#Chapter 66 Interrupted

Albert I set my jaw at the sound of the knock. It might be the whiskey, but I really wanted to kiss her. I was almost sure that she'd let me. I turned to answer the door. It was one of my subordinates with a report from Ivan. Definitely more important than almost kissing my soon-to-be ex-wife. Mia stepped back and cleared her throat. Her face red. “I’m heading out,” she said. “Thank you for everything. I hope soon I'll be able to pay you back for everything.” I wanted to hold her back, to say more, but I just nodded. "Don't feel pressured to. I... would rather you be perfectly at peace." Our gazes me. "That would be worth more to me than anything." She tore her gaze away and scurried away. I watched from the office window as she reappeared with Sasha downstairs. Emma was brought to them along and they headed out. I turned away, not wanting to see her leave. A pang of regret struck me. My subordinate handed over the report and left. When the door finally clo