My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 274

Chapter 274: "Have you considered other options?"

I nodded and decided not to ask any further.

A few minutes later, I finished eating.

Aunt Veronica and I walked toward the garden.

The morning sun bathed everything in a warm golden glow.

Colorful flowers bloomed on every side, their sweet fragrance carried gently by the breeze.

It was peaceful.

Beautiful.

The kind of place that could quietly ease a troubled heart.

As I looked around, I quickly spotted Aimy and Anna crouching beside one of the flower beds, carefully plucking weeds from the soil.

Aunt Veronica chuckled.

"She reminds me so much of your mother."

I turned to look at her before smiling softly.

At least...

Aimy had inherited something from her.

Just then, I heard a familiar little voice.

"Mummy!"

I immediately turned.

The moment Aimy saw me, she came running over as fast as her tiny legs could carry her.

"Hey, baby."

I crouched down and wrapped my arms around her.

"You didn’t wake up early today," she said with a small pout.

I smiled apologetically.

"I’m sorry, baby."

"Mommy was just very tired."

She nodded seriously before saying,

"Aunt Anna said if you keep missing your morning walk, you’ll become fat."

She stretched both of her little arms outward, trying to demonstrate just how "fat" I would become.

Aunt Veronica burst into laughter.

"Oh, really?"

I asked with an amused smile as we walked toward the shaded bench where Anna was sitting.

Anna folded her arms dramatically.

"Well, isn’t it true?"

"Who sleeps this much on a Saturday morning?"

"I do," I replied without hesitation.

"And so do plenty of other people."

She narrowed her eyes playfully before turning to Aimy.

"So..."

"Should we invite your mommy to the park?"

I blinked before looking at Aimy.

"You two are going to the park?"

She nodded excitedly.

"Mummy, will you come with us?"

I looked into her hopeful blue eyes and couldn’t help smiling.

"Of course I will, baby."

"Yay!"

Aimy cheered happily.

"Oh, Aimy, look!"

Anna suddenly pointed ahead.

"There’s a butterfly!"

"Where?"

Aimy instantly let go of my hand.

Anna took her little hand, and together they chased after the butterfly across the garden.

Aunt Veronica and I quietly sat down on the bench, watching them with smiles on our faces.

Aunt Veronica suddenly turned to look at me.

"What do you plan to do next?"

I frowned slightly.

"What do you mean?"

She met my gaze gently.

"Aimy’s father."

"Now that he’s found the two of you."

A quiet sigh escaped my lips.

The truth was...

That was the same question I had been asking myself ever since Alexander appeared in Rosewood Town.

And even now...

I still didn’t have an answer.

Seeing my silence, Aunt Veronica spoke again.

"I know you might think that we’re enough for Aimy."

"And we’ll always be here for her."

"But every child deserves the chance to grow up with both parents in their life."

I lowered my head.

"I know, Aunt."

"I know I can’t keep Aimy away from her father."

My voice trembled slightly.

"But I also can’t give up custody of her."

"She’s..."

I paused, trying to steady my emotions.

"She’s my everything."

"No one is asking you to give up custody of Aimy."

Aunt Veronica sat closer and gently held my hand.

"But... have you considered any other options?"

My brows furrowed as I understood what she meant.

"Aunt..."

"Are you asking me to get back together with Alexander?"

She sighed softly.

She smiled gently.

"But don’t keep running from your own heart."

"Only you know what you truly want."

She slowly released my hand.

"Think carefully."

"Not only about what’s best for Aimy..."

"But also about what’s best for you."

As she spoke, her eyes shifted toward the entrance leading into the garden.

She stood up.

Before I could ask what she was looking at, she called out,

"Anna."

Anna turned toward the direction Aunt Veronica was looking.

The smile on her face immediately disappeared.

She froze for a brief moment.

The entrance to the backyard was too far away for me to make out who had arrived.

Without saying a word, Anna walked over.

Then she looked at me.

"I think..."

"Someone is here to see you."

Confusion filled my eyes.

Before I could ask who it was...

A tall figure slowly came into view.

Tailored black trousers.

A crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled neatly to his forearms.

Each step was steady.

Familiar.

My heartbeat skipped.

Alexander.

My eyes instinctively turned toward Aunt Veronica.

I immediately rose to my feet.

But before I could move, she gently held my hand.

"It’s better to talk things out, dear."

She gave me a reassuring smile before letting go.

Then she walked away with Anna.

Within moments...

The two of them had disappeared into the house.

The once lively garden suddenly fell silent.

Only three people remained.

Alexander.

Aimy.

And me.