Chapter 0047 Bills POV Why do I get the feeling Ive messed things up with Serena again ? Im just trying to help with her business , hoping we can get back together and move past everything hat happened . But no , shes being stubborn as always , thinking Im looking down on her . As Serena starts to turn away , I gently grab her arm and say Hey , I didnt come here to put you down . I just want to help . Watching you with your customers … Its obvious you care a lot about this . Theres a moment of silence . Serena looks unsure about what Im saying I am passionate about this business . Im glad you noticed , she admits . She offers me a small smile . My heart skips a beat its been a long time since Serena has smiled at me like that . Look , Serena , I start . I really just want us to talk . I promise I wont lose my temper this time . Well , we are talking now , she replies. But I doubt you can stay calm . Ive always walked on eggshells with you . Hearing Serena say she always had to watch herself around me really hits hard . I understand . My temper can sometimes get the best of me . Like that time a few weeks ago when I almost kicked her apartment door down I cant say Im proud of it . In fact , I hate myself for acting like that . Its obvious that being aggressive just ends up making Serena tense . I decided to try a softer approach this time . Perhaps that way , she might start to warm up to me .. Can we just be friends ? Im tired of all the fighting , I say Yeah , I got tired of the fighting too . Thats why I divorced you , Serena responds . I dont know what game youre playing , Bill , but you cant manipulate me anymore , Shes so hard to deal with . She thinks Im doing something Im not . Im not trying to manipulate you , I say . I just want things to be okay between us . Serena nods . Okay , Bill . We can be civil , she says . But thats it . I cant be with you or be friends . It just doesnt make sense after our divorce . 1 I take a deep breath . What can I do to change your mind ? ask . Looking deep into her eyes , I speak from the heart . I still love you , Serena . Serena looks down , her face showing lots of mixed feelings . She seems really unsure , her eyes moving quickly as if shes sad and surprised at the same time . Wow , I never thought youd say that , she says softly . But its too late , Bill . Ive got my own life now , you know , without you in it . If thats what you want , sure . Ill give you space for now , say . But dont think Im giving up on us . Serena loses her patience . Bill , just give it up ! she says , clearly exasperated . She turns away from me again . If you really love me , you should let me go . This isnt a game for you to win . Even with her face turned away , I can tell Serena is crying . Her shoulders quiver gently , a silent giveaway of the tears shes fighting back . She quickly wipes away a tear that escapes , despite her best efforts to conceal it . Just as Im about to reach out , to hug and comfort her , a womans voice cuts through the tension , What the fuck are you doing here ? Get away from my friend ! +25 BONUS Chapter 0047 I watch a redhead woman dart towards Serena , swiftly putting herself between me and my ex wife . You asshole ! What did you do to her ? she demands , her freckles bunching together on her forehead in anger . I didnt hurt your friend , I try to explain . We were just talking . Its alright , Stevie . Bill didnt do anything wrong , Serena says , calming the situation . Stevie ? Ah , so this is her close college friend I hadnt met yet . I had assumed they lost contact when Serena and I got married I dont believe that , Stevie counters . Why are you crying if he didnt hurt you again ? Serena and I are at a loss for words in response to Stevie . 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