Billionaire's Unforgettable Ex-Wife-Chapter 899 - 562: Two Men Face to Face_2

"It seems you’re indeed as Uncle Russell said, a really nice person."

Henry Sullivan smiled bitterly and didn’t say much, and Paisley Golden said, "Henry is here."

"Mom, I’m here to grab a meal, sorry if I’m intruding on your guests."

"Not at all, it’s just meal time. Come, Henry, Balthazar, let’s eat together."

Ivy Miller insisted on not eating at the same table as the others. She went to pick up the child and said, "Dad, you have your meal, I’ll take care of the baby."

"What do you mean take care of the baby, I’ll do it," Paisley Golden stepped forward and picked up Ivy. "I’ll feed the baby, you and your dad keep Henry and Balthazar company for dinner."

Ivy Miller had a bitter expression on her face. Her mom really was a master of cunning strategies.

But she was too harsh on her own daughter, wasn’t she? Such a professional daughter tormentor, how is she supposed to face both these people at the same time?

It wouldn’t be a problem if she didn’t know Balthazar was here for matchmaking, but knowing that... she feared she might feel guilty.

Paisley Golden took the baby over to the side table, leaving Ivy Miller no choice but to brace herself and join the table with the others.

Henry Sullivan looked at her from across the table. After the two exchanged a glance, Ivy Miller picked up her chopsticks, "My mom’s cooking is really something. Everyone, please try it."

Henry Sullivan turned to Balthazar and said, "My mother-in-law’s cooking is indeed superb. I believe this isn’t your first time visiting this year, right? Have more."

Balthazar nodded, and after a few bites, he also couldn’t stop praising the food.

Russell Miller typically ate silently and with a serious face, making Balthazar feel somewhat uneasy.

Henry Sullivan, being a soldier, was always meticulous when eating at their house, especially with a commander sitting across him.

It was Balthazar who felt a bit awkward. Ivy Miller said, "My dad and my ex-husband are both soldiers. They’re always pretty quiet when eating, so Mr. Balthazar, don’t feel restrained, eat as much as you like."

"I can imagine the strictness in the army, but I thought it might be a bit different at home." Balthazar chuckled and said, "Such a serious atmosphere really makes one quicken their eating pace."

"We’re used to it here. My dad is serious on his own, we eat on our own.

It’s alright, just follow your habits and eat slowly."

Balthazar nodded, then looked towards Henry Sullivan and asked, "Captain Sullivan, I just heard that you and Ivy get along quite well even after the divorce and stay in contact. Have you transformed your past relationship into kinship?"

Henry Sullivan looked at him, wondering why he would ask such a question.

Ivy Miller sensed something was off and quickly said, "Marriage is about two families, not just two people.

Sometimes, divorce doesn’t necessarily mean two people can’t get along anymore.

Captain and I belong to the second scenario. We divorced because of family reasons."

Balthazar understood, "Then if Ivy remarries, wouldn’t Captain Sullivan feel a bit reluctant?"

Henry Sullivan put down his chopsticks and looked at Balthazar, "Remarry?"

Ivy Miller hurriedly placed more food in Henry Sullivan’s bowl, "Come on, Captain, eat more.

Mr. Balthazar, we just recently divorced; perhaps it’s better not to ask such sensitive questions."

Balthazar smiled tightly and didn’t say more.

The meal was indeed eaten in silence and at quite a fast pace.

After the meal, Russell Miller had something to discuss with Henry Sullivan, so they headed into the study first.

Paisley Golden cleaned up the table and asked Ivy Miller to chat with Balthazar. Ivy Miller genuinely felt her awkwardness levels reaching their peak.

She sat across from Balthazar, feeling somewhat uneasy, "Mr. Balthazar, sorry, my mom didn’t know my ex-husband would come, and my dad didn’t know you’d be here...

Huff, in short, don’t feel uncomfortable, it’s just an unfortunate coincidence."

"Not at all, seeing your ex-husband is a good thing.

There are some things that are easier to resolve once seen."

Ivy Miller thought Balthazar was planning to give up, so she nodded, "Yes, I truly apologize for my mom inviting you without informing me first.

If she had said something, I definitely wouldn’t have let her do something so irrational.

I’ve just been divorced for a few days, and she’s already hasty to find me someone new...

Cough, although she’s doing it for my good, I still feel I’d rather stick to my own opinion."

"Not remarry?" Balthazar raised his eyebrow and looked at her, smiling slightly.

Ivy Miller pressed her lips together, "Mm."

"It’s hard for a woman to make such a decision; women often fall deeper into emotions than men.

But once a man is deeply in love, when a relationship ends, it’s not any easier for him to move on than it is for a woman.

You and your loved one didn’t break up because of emotional problems, which is somewhat similar to the situation between my loved one and me, having to separate due to unavoidable circumstances."

"I kind of understand how you feel now."

Ivy Miller looked at him and smiled, "Mr. Balthazar, you really are a thoughtful person. Talking to you about this feels more open than with my mom."

Balthazar laughed, "That’s because I understand your feelings right now, but Auntie doesn’t. You can’t blame her; she’s genuinely doing it for your sake."

Ivy Miller nodded, "She truly likes you and thinks you’re a reliable future support, so she acted this impulsively, really, please don’t mind."

"Not at all. In any case, I don’t plan on matchmaking again anytime soon, and I really do have a good impression of you.

If you and your loved one indeed can’t come back together, you really could consider me. I’m not kidding when I say this."

Ivy Miller blushed; if it wasn’t a joke, why was it so funny... This only proves this gentleman really has a knack for delivering jokes with a straight face.

The first time she heard someone suggesting they be considered as a backup plan, it’s so unfair to him, she knows that very well.

"Mr. Balthazar, actually... with your conditions, you don’t have to look for a divorced woman.

You can totally find someone you like, and even if you aren’t married, they wouldn’t mind you.

You can afford to have a more long-term perspective."

"People always care about that first impression, didn’t I tell you that before? I’ve seen the photos of many girls.

Only your photo made me do a double-take. I won’t put any pressure on you; deal with your emotional issues first.

If you and Mr. Sullivan end up remarried, I naturally wouldn’t interfere with your marriage, and we’d make good friends.

But if there’s truly no more possibility, I hope... you’d at least consider me, alright?"