The Unstoppable Comeback Of the Unrivaled Ex-Wife-Chapter 357 - 353

At night, Joanna headed back to her apartment with the Rainbow Glaze. The place was rather lively, with Mr. Q playing with the children. There was even a hearty dinner left on the dining table just for her.

"What brings you here?" Joanna asked casually as she closed the door. Compared to before, she was no longer against being around this man. Sometimes, she would even feel relieved to find him in her house when she returned.

"Didn’t I tell you? I’m now your husband and the father of your two children, so I’m obligated to take care of you. It’s my responsibility to make sure you come back to a warm meal, and to keep the kids company," Mr. Q explained as he continued playing ’red light, green light’ with the children.

He didn’t sound like he was joking at all, and seemed to be truly genuine in everything he said.

"Yeah, Mommy! We’re a family, so of course we’re living together. Let me tell you a secret... Daddy Q picked us up from school today! Our classmates were so jealous that we had a tall and strong daddy!" Abby proudly exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around Mr. Q’s leg.

It was clear that the man had already won over Abby. If this went on, Joanna felt like the little one would prefer Mr. Q over her own mother.

The woman smiled awkwardly and didn’t respond. She knew that this was just a facade, and Mr. Q had better acting skills than her. He was the perfect husband and father, with absolutely no flaws in his act. On the contrary, she was being dismissive the whole time, which meant that the twins would soon catch on that this was all fake.

"It’s getting late, so you two should go to bed now – only then will you have the energy for school tomorrow." Joanna turned to the children, who were still happily playing. She had some things to discuss with Mr. Q in private.

Aiden was smart, and nodded obediently. "Abby, we should go to sleep now, and let Daddy Q and Mommy get to spend some time together."

Joanna felt slightly awkward when she heard that, and she brushed her hair to the side of her face stiffly. ’Tsk tsk, sometimes it can really be a headache to have such smart children.’

Nancy then took the children to bed, leaving Joanna and Mr. Q in the living room. The man was sitting on the couch in a relaxed position, his legs crossed. Anyone looking at him would have thought that this was actually his home.

"So, what would you like to ask?" He asked with a fake smile, as if he could see right through Joanna. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"You’re a smart guy, so I do have something to ask you." Joanna didn’t stall any longer and placed the box containing the Rainbow Glaze onto the coffee table. She was straightforward with him.

"I got the Rainbow Glaze, but I’d like to know what exactly is so special about it, and why it’s so special to Ace Moran and his family. Why did the two of you fight so much over it?"

"He actually gave you such a precious relic..." Mr. Q gave a complicated smile, putting a thumb up. "Looks like you’re still very important to him. To think he’d give you something that he needed to survive. Even though I’m his rival, I can’t help but feel impressed by his love and dedication for you."

"Needed to survive?" Joanna asked slowly.

"Don’t you know? The Rainbow Glaze is made of a rare material, and using it with any liquid can generate a cure to all illnesses. And it’s not just some silly myth..."

Mr. Q smiled at her bitterly. "Back when Ace Moran and his brother, Tristan Moran, encountered an assassination, Ace Moran was left with a hidden ailment. He needed to use the Rainbow Glaze periodically to stabilize his condition. That’s why the Moran family used up almost all their resources just to obtain the relic, and managed to win against Carmine Pawnshop. That was how he defeated me."

Mr. Q calmly described the situation as if he was an outsider in the scenario. Despite having lost the battle, he didn’t seem to hold any resentment at all, and graciously accepted his defeat.

"You’re kidding, right? How is that possible?" Joanna was certain that Mr. Q was lying on purpose, all for the sake of toying with her.

"I’d believe it if you said the relic had historical value, but I refuse to believe that it can cure all diseases! This is real life, not some fantasy movie! If you keep bluffing, this thing is going to reveal its true form as a god or something!"

"You can choose to not believe me, but it is the truth. Ace Moran handed you something that he needs to survive, which means that he literally put his life in your hands. I’m sure he asked for something in return." Mr. Q raised an eyebrow questioningly.

"He didn’t ask for much, he... he probably felt like he owed me too much, so he gave this to me... to make himself feel better about himself." Joanna stammered, trying to come up with a believable excuse.

"From what I know of him, Ace Moran isn’t someone who would reflect on his issues so easily. He’s such an arrogant man, so why would he ever think he owes anyone anything?" Mr. Q scoffed.

Joanna stared at the man in bewilderment. "Then... Why would he give me such an important relic?"

"That’s because he still has feelings for you, and he wants to get back together with you," Mr. Q replied bluntly.

Joanna’s face flushed, and she wondered if the angry confession earlier had some truth in it.

"So, what do you think? Would you like to start over with him... or me?" Mr. Q smiled softly, but his gaze was serious.

Joanna clenched her fists, looking determined. "I will never get back together with him, so I don’t care if he still has feelings or if he hasn’t moved on. It doesn’t matter to me."

"Really?" Mr. Q’s smile widened slightly as he continued. "So, you’re saying you’re willing to give me a shot?"

"I didn’t think that far..." Joanna mumbled, not rejecting him outright. In actuality, she was starting to get used to the man’s existence after spending some time with him. If the children really needed a father, Mr. Q was definitely a suitable candidate.

Mr. Q then suddenly asked, "Have you ever wondered what you’d do if word about your twins got out? What if the Moran family tried to fight for custody?"

Joanna frowned, feeling uneasy. "What do you mean? I don’t understand..."

"You don’t have to hide it from me, I can tell just by looking at them – they’re definitely related to your ex-husband. It’s just a matter of time till they find out, so it’s better to prepare beforehand," Mr. Q said in a mysterious tone.

At that point, the woman didn’t want to deny it any longer either. At the very least, Mr. Q was less harmful than Ace, and wouldn’t ever try to fight against her for custody. In fact, the four of them might just be able to live a blissful life together.

Joanna looked at the man and asked slowly, "What do you mean by ’preparing’ though?"