Chapter 13

At that moment, Zoe was preparing dinner. She was stunned for a bit when she heard what Elliot said, but she simply smiled. "I want everyone to know about us. You were married in the past, so we couldn't be open about it. But now that you're divorced, it doesn't matter, right? We're also getting ready to be together." Elliot curled his hands into tight fists. "Do you have any idea what they're saying about me now? They said I kicked Mabel to the curb for you. These types of rumors are extremely detrimental if I want to get a promotion. Don't come to the base tomorrow. We need to wait for the dust to settle." Zoe had more to say, but she ended up swallowing her words instead. She placed the food on the table. "Alright then. Let's eat." Elliot sat down and swept his eyes over the spread of dishes on the table. In the past, when Mabel had been responsible for their meals, she would come up with new dishes every day. She was very serious when it came to preparing their meals and woul