The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 618

Danielle didn’t even break her stride. With the file clutched in her hand, she walked out the door without a backward glance.

She had no desire to speculate about the relationship between those two. But honestly, a woman waiting alone in a man’s house while he was away—what more needed saying?

Besides, Alexander seemed far more attentive to this woman.

That was new.

He’d never acted that way with Millie. He’d always appeared helpful, but there’d been a constant chill between them, a polite distance that never thawed.

But with this one, it was different.

Danielle hailed a cab right outside the door, glancing down at her phone to check the ride app.

“I’ll walk you out.” A cool, deep voice came from behind her.

She turned to find Alexander’s dark eyes fixed on her. One hand in his pocket, he looked down at her from the steps. “You know, this is a gated neighborhood. It’s not easy to get a cab here.”

“If you’re so concerned, why didn’t you just deliver the file to my brother yourself?” Danielle shot back, not bothering to hide her irritation.

He shrugged. “He asked you to bring it, didn’t he? You always do exactly as he says. Who am I to argue?”

Danielle just stared at him. What was wrong with this man?

And honestly, it was almost impressive that the woman inside had the composure to let him escort his ex-wife out, instead of creating a scene like Millie would have.

If she could be that gracious, Danielle certainly wasn’t about to cause trouble.

She raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you worried she’ll get jealous?”

Alexander smirked. “Should I be worried about you? She just said it’s not safe for a woman to be out here alone, and asked me to walk you out.”

“You really do follow orders well, don’t you?” Danielle glanced at her phone—the driver had already accepted her request.

She flashed her phone. “No need, Mr. Davidson. It’s broad daylight. I’ll be fine.”

He looked at her, a shadow passing over his face. “Do you really hate being around me that much? You can’t even stand a few extra minutes together?”

She met his gaze. “I honestly have no idea what goes on in your head. Only a lunatic wants to hang out with their ex. Only an idiot would try to keep getting tangled up.”

Danielle said nothing.

He glanced up at her. “You know better than anyone how messy things get if we let work pile up. The longer we wait, the worse it gets—especially now that Vanguard Technologies is just getting established here in Northridge. This is our busiest stretch yet.”

Danielle dragged a chair over to the side of the bed and sat down.

“You’re only this swamped because you saved me. If you trust me, if there’s anything I can help with, just say the word.”

Nathan paused, file in hand, and gave her a small, grateful smile.

“Just stick around. With you here, I feel a lot more at ease.”

Danielle understood—that was his gentle way of turning down her offer. After all, company secrets weren’t for outsiders.

So she didn’t insist.

“Nate, don’t overthink it. I know you trust me. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t have sent me for that file. If you let me handle it, you clearly don’t mind me seeing what’s inside.”

He let out a quiet breath. “If I hadn’t ended up in the hospital, you’d still be working yourself to the bone. At least now you get a break. I just don’t want to see you burning out on my account.”