Chapter 23

When I entered the mansion, I noticed Martin sitting on the sofa in a robe, holding a wineglass.

“What happened?” he asked. I just grinned and shrugged.

“Nothing. There’s just a bug wandering around, so don’t worry,” I replied with a smile. He raised an eyebrow and looked outside the mansion.

“Oh, your ex-husband?”

I winced when he mentioned my ex-husband. I sighed and shook my head.

“Oh, please. I get chills just thinking about my ex-husband,” I crossed my arms and rolled my eyes at him.

He grinned at me and sipped his drink. “Oh, by the way, you’ll come with me tomorrow,” he said. I paused and raised my eyebrows.

“Where?” I asked. He tilted his head and I noticed the lift of his lips.

“The municipal hall.”

My eyes widened and I grinned at his words. “Are you sure?” I asked excitedly. I didn’t expect that I would be able to go to the municipal hall earlier than planned.

He nodded. “Hmm…” and he stood up and approached me. “Let’s start the plan,” he said with a smirk, and he caressed