Chapter 278

Kaitlyn suddenly got a call from Stanley.

Since their divorce, she hadn't heard from him in ages.

Time sure flies. She once thought she couldn't live without him, but in these few short months, she hadn't even thought about him.

After a moment's hesitation, she answered the call.

"What do you want?"

Stanley sounded hesitant, struggling to find his words.

"If you have nothing to say, I'm hanging up," Kaitlyn said impatiently.

"Wait!" Stanley finally spoke up. "I want to see you. We need to talk."

Kaitlyn found it amusing but decided to be patient. "There's nothing left to talk about. We're divorced. Whatever you have to say, just say it over the phone."

Stanley felt like she was a completely different person.

He sighed, lowering his head. "I just want to see you one more time."

Kaitlyn was silent for a moment before speaking softly, "No, I don't want to see you. The best ex is one who might as well be dead."

She was about to hang up when Stanley suddenly asked, "Is this about Irvin?"

"Irvin?" Kaitlyn was momentarily surprised, repeating the name instinctively. Then she realized, "Have you been following me?"

"No," Stanley denied quickly.

Kaitlyn felt a surge of anger. "You have no right to ask me about this. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."

She ended the call, but her mind was still unsettled.

What did he mean by that? Was he jealous now? He was the one who had an affair and didn't want to come back. What was there to say now?

Her chest ached with anger, and her stomach felt uncomfortable, a dull pain gnawing at her.

She had plans to go out later, so she took a stomach pill.

She needed to buy a gift for someone, and Irvin was nearby, offering to pick her up when she was done. She agreed happily.

Halfway through her shopping, Stanley appeared out of nowhere.

Kaitlyn was startled. "What are you doing here?"

Stanley bit his lip. "I came to find you."

Kaitlyn frowned, her tone cold. "I told you, there's nothing left to talk about. Your sudden appearance is just bothering me."

Stanley's expression was complicated. He opened his mouth as if to say something but remained silent.

He glanced at the shopping bags in her hand and asked quietly, "Are you buying something? Let me help you."

"This has nothing to do with you," Kaitlyn replied, not wanting to explain further. She turned to leave.

Stanley suddenly grabbed her wrist, not forcefully, but enough to stop her.

Kaitlyn yanked her hand away, her voice tinged with anger. "Stanley, what do you want? We're divorced. You have no right to do this."

Stanley's face paled. He lowered his head, his voice pleading. "Kaitlyn, I know I was wrong. Does it really have to end like this?"

Kaitlyn found it laughable, her eyes full of sarcasm.

"End? Stanley, have you forgotten? You were the one who walked away first. You chose someone else. Now you come back saying this? Isn't it ridiculous?"

Stanley's face grew even paler. He gritted his teeth.

"I know I messed up, but I regret it now. I really regret it, Kaitlyn. I still love you."

Kaitlyn's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly regained her composure, looking at him coldly. "Stanley, do you love me, or do you love the resources I have? I heard you took half of our assets and failed to start a new business."

Stanley's eyes showed a glimmer of hope. "You know about me, so you still care, right?"

Kaitlyn burst out laughing. "I keep tabs on you hoping you'll crash and burn!"

Stanley felt a chill in his heart.

"Kaitlyn, you..."

Seeing the shock in his eyes, Kaitlyn suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

This was the man she had loved for years, her first love. How could she be so heartless?

"If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."

She threw out the words and lowered her head, ready to leave.

Unexpectedly, Stanley stepped forward, grabbing her like a drowning man clutching at straws.

"Kaitlyn, let's talk!"

"Let go! Let go of me," Kaitlyn screamed.

Stanley didn't expect her to react so strongly. He reached out to cover her mouth.

They struggled.

Stanley whispered, "Stop yelling, and I'll let go."

Kaitlyn couldn't calm down. She struggled to break free.

At that moment, Irvin appeared. Seeing the scene, he rushed over without hesitation.

"Kaitlyn!"

Irvin's voice was like a thunderclap, breaking the tension. He quickly pushed Stanley away, standing protectively in front of Kaitlyn, his eyes cold as ice. "Stanley, what the hell are you doing?"

Stanley stumbled back, looking at Irvin with a mix of panic and anger.

He gritted his teeth, his voice bitter. "This is between Kaitlyn and me. It's none of your business!"

"None of my business?" Irvin sneered, his gaze sharp. "Kaitlyn has nothing to do with you anymore. What right do you have to harass her?"

Kaitlyn stood behind Irvin, her heart still racing. But seeing Irvin, she felt a strange sense of calm. She gently tugged on Irvin's sleeve, whispering, "Let's go."

Irvin glanced back at her, his expression softening. He nodded. "Alright, let's go."

Seeing them about to leave, Stanley panicked and rushed at them, landing a punch on Irvin's face.

A man doesn't take a punch without reacting. Irvin punched back, and they started fighting.

"Stop it! Stop fighting!" Kaitlyn shouted, trying to pull them apart.

But she wasn't strong enough to stop two angry men.

Stanley punched Irvin in the stomach. Irvin grunted, stepping back, but quickly retaliated, hitting Stanley's jaw.

Stanley staggered, blood trickling from his mouth, but he didn't stop. He lunged at Irvin even more fiercely.

"Enough!" Kaitlyn screamed. "Stop it, both of you!"