Chapter 21

*CORA* He appeared to be taken aback by my words and then he ran a hand through his hair. Not wanting to put up with him right now,I walked passed him and headed into the villa. “I was waiting for you because I got you something.”His voice came from behind me. Frowning,I turned out to face him and watched him bring out a small box. All of a sudden,a sense of nervousness washed over me.I couldn’t help but swallow. I took a step back,instinctively,keeping a relatively safe distance between us. “What…what is that?” Why would he get me something that kinda looked like a ring? I mean,that was a ring box,right? “I got you a diamond ring.”He seemed a little impatient. My heart beat accelerated and I had no idea why I was so affected by him. I bit my lower lip,trying to remain calm. “A ring?Why?” “I wanted to give you a gift,you know,a quick recovery present.” “I don’t need it.”I replied. “Just take it.It’s no big deal.” “But I don’t want it.” “Why?” “Because we’re divorced and you have no rea