The Unstoppable Comeback Of the Unrivaled Ex-Wife-Chapter 323 - 319

Seeing how the situation was getting intense, Ethan tried to make peace yet again.

"Alright, alright. I hereby announce that Joanna and I are merely friends. There is nothing else going on between us. As for Ace and Seraphina, they’re definitely like siblings and nothing else. Shirley and I aren’t exactly together yet. Therefore, everyone’s still single. We’re free to be romantically involved with anyone we like!

"It’s rare for us to get together like this. Let’s just enjoy each other’s company and not cause a scene. That’s something only elementary school kids would do. If everyone’s on board, let’s bump fists and call it a day. Alright?" Ethan extended his fist after that. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Seraphina was the first to respond by bumping her fist against his.

If she still held a grudge against Joanna now, she’d seem too calculative.

That was why she decided to change her tactic.

"Miss Pierce, since it’s a misunderstanding, I’ll apologize to you. I’m sorry for jumping to conclusions...

"I’m actually real easy-going. I like making new friends too. Since you’re Ethan’s bestie, you’re also my friend!" Seraphina grinned cordially, giving off the impression of a down-to-earth kind of person.

Joanna raised her brows. She also extended his fist and bumped against theirs. "Sure. Friends are always welcome. It’s my pleasure."

When it was Ace’s turn, he uttered the word ’boring’ before getting up and leaving.

The three were left there looking at each other.

"I think Ace is having his period. His mood hasn’t been good these days," Ethan said.

Seraphina clenched her fists. "That’s rude of him. He deserves a beating."

Joanna shrugged nonchalantly. "As expected."

Seraphina looked at Ethan. "You should chat with the others. Miss Pierce and I will roast the skewers. I’m sure we’ll become the best of friends!"

"Sure. I hope you can become friends too. That way, well have more girls in our group." Ethan patted Joanna on the shoulder. "Don’t worry. Seraphine might seem scary, but she’s actually very easy to get along with. You two will get along just fine!"

With that, Joanna and Seraphina were the only ones left in the barbecue area.

With nobody else around, Seraphina dropped her act. She placed a few skewers on the barbecue grill and turned to face Joanna. "Since you left previously, why did you come back? Don’t you know your presence is annoying?"

Joanna wasn’t surprised by Seraphine’s sudden change in attitude at all. She looked at the burning coal and replied calmly, "Didn’t I already tell you?

Ethan and I are best friends. I’m only staying because of him."

"Hmph! Stop pretending. You know this isn’t what I’m talking about!" Seraphina uttered angrily.

Joanna was stunned for a moment. She then understood what Seraphina meant.

"That’s because there’s something in the City I can’t let go of. That’s why I came back," Joanna answered truthfully.

"What is it? Ace?" Seraphina’s glare was like a sharp knife. "You were kicked out by Ace four years ago. Do you really think you can reclaim your spot now? You should know better than anyone that you don’t deserve him!"

"That aside, even if I can’t reclaim my spot, it won’t be yours for the taking either..." Joanna said.

"Shut up!" Seraphina was enraged by what Joanna said.

With a single push, Seraphina flipped the barbecue grill over, sending the white-hot charcoal tumbling all over them...

"Oww!!! It hurts!" A piece of hot charcoal landed on Seraphina’s foot and she yelped in pain.

The men, who were chatting out in the open, heard the noise, and they all came running. Everyone surrounded Seraphina.

"What happened? Why did the grill suddenly topple over? Were you two roasting skewers or yourself?" Ethan was confused by the chaotic scene.

"Stop your sarcasm already. Can’t you see that I burned my foot? Hurry up and help me out! What if it leaves a scar?" Seraphina grabbed her foot and clenched her jaws. She was nearly crying.

Moses risked taking a beating and continued to mock her. "It’s rare to see Seraphina in such a weak state. The charcoal has really done justice for us!

Seraphina swung her fist in his direction. "Moses, how could you say that? Just you wait. I’m going to beat you up!"

Everyone quickly stopped her. They were all worried about her burned foot, and everyone was focused on her.

Christopher silently observed for a moment. "Seraphina, your wound looks serious. You should tend to it right away."

"Exactly. Christopher, it hurts so bad..."

"Can you still walk?"

"I can’t. It hurts whenever I move. Forget about walking. Can anyone carry me?" Seraphina didn’t even give anyone the chance to volunteer. She directly pointed at Ace. "Ace, you and Christopher are the most reliable ones in the group. I wouldn’t dare order Christopher around. That’s why you’ll have to carry me!"

Ace was initially looking at Joanna, and he couldn’t hide the look of concern in his eyes.

It felt like he was caught cheating and quickly looked away. After that, he bent over and grabbed Seraphina’s arm. "I’ll tend to your wound."

The others nervously followed along.

Apart from Ethan, nobody else asked about Joanna’s situation.

"Joanna, are you sure you weren’t burned?" Ethan took a few steps before turning around. He was a little worried.

"No." Joanna smiled and shook her head calmly.

"That’s great!" Ethan watched Ace, and the others leave. His tone was somewhat affectionate. "In that case, I’ll go and check on Seraphina. We’ll all be in trouble if she gets upset. I’d better move quick!"

"Go ahead. I want to stay in the sun for a while.’ Joanna urged Ethan to leave.

When she was finally alone, she couldn’t help but frown.

She carefully rolled her sleeves up. There was a patch of skin the size of an egg on her left arm that was burned. It was just as bad as Seraphina’s foot.

"Damn! It hurts like hell!" She exclaimed through clenched jaws.

She was so unlucky today. Not only did Ace blackmail her into staying for the barbecue, but she even had to meet the crazy Seraphina and get scalded for no reason!

Being around Ace only ever brought her bad luck!

Joanna hesitated. She was thinking if she should leave while the rest were away. She’d then go to the nearest clinic to tend to her wound.

Suddenly, she was handed a tube of medicinal cream.