Chapter 22 * 56 % X Suzy's POV Snapping out of my thoughts , I left a comment on Bernard's post . [ If you like it , I'll knit you one every winter from now on . ] I figured with so many comments pouring in , mine would just get lost in the flood of messages . But to my surprise , it shot right to the top . [ Wow , could this be the first love herself ? She's actually commenting on Bernard Cartier's post . Wow , this is so exciting ! ] [ No wonder she's the first love . She speaks and acts with such gentleness . I think I'm falling for her , too . ] [ Miss First Love , what do you think of Bernard Cartier now ? Are you planning to date him ? ] I sat there , staring at the screen , unsure of how to respond as the comments kept piling up . It felt like a wave of attention that I wasn't prepared for . Finally , I decided to leave it alone and exit the post . Franco's POV I saw Suzy's comment to Bernard , and my blood boiled . ' How dare she ? My wife , publicly flirting with another man ? ' It was a slap in the face to my dignity , and I couldn't believe she'd put me in this position . Just as I was fuming , my son called . " Dad , this is the third day . When are you bringing Mom back ? Tommy and Thalia miss her so much ; they're not eating . I'm worried it's affecting their health . " He sent me a video , and my stomach dropped . My grandchildren looked thinner , their faces pale , drained . My heart tightened . I felt a knot in my chest . I could hardly get the words out as I replied , " We had some trouble today , but I'll bring your mom back in two days . Take care of them for me , son . " Andrew didn't argue , just agreed , and ended the call . Right after , I called my assistant . " Book me a flight to Havendale . I'm leaving tonight . " If Suzy wouldn't come back , then I'd go to her myself . I didn't think she would stay mad if I made the effort and came all this way to apologize. This time . I would make sure she came back with me . My Husband Staged Our Divorce to Marry His First Love 1/2 71.7 % 23:26 Mon , Aug 11 - 56 % Suzy's POV The next day , after breakfast with Bernard , we planned to head to another city with a beautiful beach . Since childhood , visiting the beach had been my biggest dream . After years of working and saving , I finally planned to go , but then I met Franco . Thirty years had passed , and I'd never had the chance to leave . After packing my things , Bernard went to the garage to get the car , and I waited outside . The sun was blazing , but I didn't feel the heat . Excitement about seeing the ocean was overwhelming . Just as I was lost in thoughts of the beach , I heard a familiar voice call out . " Suzy ! " I froze , thinking I had misheard . But when Franco appeared in front of me , his face twisted in anger , I realized it wasn't a dream . " Suzy , I finally found you . You've got guts , running out here and making me look for you like this ! " I frowned , taking a step back to distance myself from him . " We have no relationship anymore . Why are you looking for me ? " Franco's face turned serious , and his voice got sharp . Suzy , stop with the drama ! Is this what you want , for me to beg ? Fine , you got it . I came out here to try and make things . right . " He waved to someone nearby , and within moments , his assistant came over carrying a huge bouquet of 990 roses . " You've been saying you wanted roses , right ? I bought them for you . Now , can we go home ? " His words might have seemed like an apology , but the tone was anything but gentle . It was patronizing , condescending , and completely lacked the sincerity I was expecting . I glanced at the bouquet of roses , then looked back at Franco , shaking my head . " No , I'm not going back . " Chapter 22