Cohabitation With My Ex-Husband

From the stairs Sarah could see Michael and James talking but she couldn't hear what they were saying because they were so far apart.

Unknowingly, Sarah's palms were sweating.

They both look serious, are they talking about her?

Had James told Michael that they were actually divorced?

Sarah immediately breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that there were several documents placed on the table, then James took one of them and gave it to Michael.

It seemed like it was just her fear of lying to Michael.

Sarah then came back down the stairs, ready to head into the living room to show her existence to James so James wouldn't tell Michael anything.

Sarah's footsteps suddenly stopped, it seemed she would be very obvious if she did that.

She shouldn't be that obvious that she wants to eavesdrop on their conversation, right?

Sarah then immediately walked towards the kitchen, the only way she could think of now was to bring something for the two gentleman.

Sarah then opened the refrigerator and looked at the contents, her brow furrowed slightly when she saw the contents of the refrigerator which was almost empty. Looks like she and Michael have to go shopping again.

Her mouth immediately formed a smile when she saw they still had one apple left.

She knew it was Michael's apple and he was definitely planning on eating them tomorrow, but it can't be helped, they didn't have anything to serve.

Michael definitely wouldn't scold her for taking the fruit, would he?

Without waiting any longer she e immediately took the fruit and started washing it.

After that, Sarah took a knife and began to skillfully peel it and cut it into pieces and serve it on a plate.

Sarah took a deep breath to calm herself down once more, then when she felt she was ready. She immediately took the plate and walked towards the living room.

It seemed like Michael and James were still seriously discussing something so they didn't even notice Sarah's presence.

"Gentlemen, it looks like you guys are being too serious, how about taking a short break while eating an apple?" Sarah said with a smile and then put the plate on the table.

Michael and James immediately stopped talking when they heard that and in unison turned to Sarah.

Michael's face immediately smiled when he saw Sarah who walked up to him and sat next to him, his hands immediately stretched out to the side and hugged his wife's waist.

"Let's take a break, James," Michael said looking at James and then back at Sarah.

James nodded. His face was still expressionless, but his eyes never left the couple sitting in front of him.

Michael seemed to be whispering something in Sarah's ear, then Sarah smiled shyly and lightly hit Michael's chest, Michael then smirked.

Have they become that close again? James wondered.

Meanwhile, Sarah still couldn't believe what Michael had just done.

The man whispered something dirty in her ear, telling her she had to be patient because he would soon be sending James home and they could go to sleep.

Michael deliberately emphasized the word sleep and then said it in the sexiest tone possible, so he definitely didn't mean that sleep.

"James, please eat the apple," said Sarah, looking at James who was just silent and watching them.

James seemed to immediately come to his senses then nodded and started eating the apple.

"Oh yeah, did you do something emergency that you had to call your secretary to come over here?" Sarah asked, looking at Michael.

She was grateful that Michael would hug her like this so it wouldn't seem like she was in the wrong place, so Sarah decided to start the conversation.

"Yeah. I didn't know that my work turned out to be this much," said Michael with a tired look on his face.

"Well… your company is already big, so that's only natural, but do you have to make your secretary work after work hours?" Sarah asked again. He then looked at James.

"James, make sure you ask Michael for an overtime bonus," he continued.

James was a little surprised when he heard Sarah who was now staring at him.

"That's fine. I don't mind at all," James replied, shaking his hands in front of him.

"Looks like my wife is quite close to you, James. Alright, I'll give you a bonus," replied Michael nodding with satisfaction.

It seemed that Sarah and James had been close all along so Sarah tried to defend him. Of course he wouldn't suspect that they were having an affair, because his wife and friend couldn't have done that to him.

It was more like they were close as friends.

"No, it's all right," James replied feeling uneasy.

"At a time like this you should say thank you, I will work harder!" Michael grumbled, he didn't expect James to still be so timid.

While Sarah just smiled, she recalled how James had come to their house before. Looks like the guy hasn't changed much.

They continued talking, James and Michael occasionally enjoyed the apples Sarah served, then went back to discussing their work.

Sarah then asks if she can still be here, she will just read her book and won't disturb them. Sarah became very nervous as Michael remained silent, before finally breathing a sigh of relief when Michael allowed her.

Sarah was his wife, so even though their conversation was a bit of a secret, he was sure Sarah wouldn't divulge what she heard.

Michael finally called it a day and said to continue in the morning because Sarah seemed to want to wait for him so they could sleep together.

"Then I'll excuse myself, Michael… Mrs. Collins," James said as he stood up and prepared to leave. He then looked at Michael and Sarah in turn. The couple had also stood up, and Michael was still hugging Sarah's waist.

"You can call me Sarah," replied Sarah, feeling strange that someone called her Mrs. Collins.

"Be careful on the road, see you tomorrow," Michael said and waved the other hand.

James nodded, then quickly walked out. Michael and Sarah simultaneously ushered him to the door.

"Then… should we go to bed?" asked Michael, looking at his wife with a meaningful look and a grin.

Sarah just smiled hearing that, then immediately grabbed Michael's hand which was still on her waist and put it down.

"I forgot I had something to talk to James about," Sarah replied and then looked at Michael apologetically.

Michael's brow furrowed at this. This really took him by surprise. He didn't think so at all.

"James? What do you want to talk about?" asked Michael who couldn't hide his suspicious tone.

Sarah blinked and then laughed a little at that. Did Michael just get jealous?

"No! It's not like that, babe! I wanted to talk to him about your condition and ask him what was going on at the office. I'm meeting him as your wife, and your doctor."