Boss, Your Ex-Wife is Unreachable Now! novel Chapter 316

By the time Willow and Waller were ready to leave the abandoned apartment complex, night had already fallen deep and heavy.

Waller offered to drive Willow home. Since they’d each come in their own cars, he suggested following behind hers to make sure she got back safely.

Willow knew there was no point refusing, so she decided to be honest. “Actually, the address I gave you earlier—that’s my dad’s place.”

Waller was caught off guard, surprise flickering across his face, but before he could say anything, Willow continued, “But I live close by, just five minutes’ drive from my dad’s.”

The surprise faded from Waller’s eyes, his tone steady and reassuring. “It’s good to be cautious.”

Willow hadn’t expected that reaction. For a moment, she was stunned, then a smile tugged at her lips.

Moonlight spilled over her, tracing the gentle curve of her figure and catching in her eyes, making them shine with delicate flecks of silver. In that moment, she looked breathtaking.

On the quiet, deserted rooftop, Waller’s heartbeat felt loud enough to echo, impossible to hide.

He quickly looked away, flustered, and turned his back to her. “Let’s go,” he said, his voice a little rough.

“Okay!” Willow replied, her eyes crinkling as she fell in step behind him.

*

Willow made it home just as midnight struck.

Remembering that Waller had flight training with the military in the morning, she sent him a quick WhatsApp message, reminding him to get some rest.

About half an hour later, Waller replied: [You too. Good night.]

Checking the time, Willow figured he must have gotten home by now.

Finally at ease, she set her phone aside and drifted into a deep sleep.

Monday came, and Willow spent the day at home, working on her manuscript and sketching illustrations for the new book. The next three days passed the same way—she hardly left the house, focused on her work.

By the fourth day, her fridge was nearly empty, so she finally ventured out to a nearby supermarket for groceries.

*

Meanwhile, in his office, Beasley finished a meeting and returned to his desk.

As usual, he picked up his phone and checked his email, scanning for any updates from the security system at Cliffhaven Gardens that might show Willow coming or going.

Willow had just parked her car at the supermarket when she saw Beasley’s name flash on her phone.

She frowned instinctively. The call almost timed out before she finally picked up.

“What is it?” Her tone was icy, leaving no room for pleasantries.

If Beasley minded, he didn’t show it—in fact, he sounded almost delighted.

“Are you free tonight?” he asked, trying to keep his voice steady despite his pounding heart.

Willow tensed immediately. Tonight was Zoe Bellamy’s birthday. Why was Beasley calling now and specifically asking about her evening plans?

“I’m busy tonight,” Willow replied coolly. “If you have something to say, just tell me now.”

Beasley was taken aback. She was actually willing to talk to him on the phone?

A surge of joy rushed through him, almost dizzying.

“My mom’s been asking about you,” he said, grasping for any excuse to see her. “If you have time, would you mind visiting her?”