Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right

"I'm afraid they'll smash up the place," Barton said worriedly.

"It doesn't matter," Andrew replied calmly, placing a white piece among the black ones. "Do you think Ivan is a crucial piece for that person?"

"He's the first one to infiltrate us."

"I let him. Otherwise, he couldn't even have set foot in the house."

"That's true."

"Keep him around. He's still useful. Maybe one day, this black piece can be turned into an ally."

"Understood."

...

Downstairs, Garland spoke again. "I swear, I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, check the surveillance footage. Every five steps, there's a camera. You'll see that it was Ivan's doing."

Erica nodded. "He has a point. Debra, why don't we ask Barton to pull up the footage from this morning? If it shows Ivan wasn't at home, we would get rid of him."

Ivan tensed up. "Mrs. Houston, it wasn't me."

Debra came downstairs. "Let's check out the surveillance then. It won't take much time."

"Okay." Erica nodded, about to head upstairs when Barton came down.

She said, "You came just in time. Please help us pull up the surveillance footage."

"Surveillance?" Barton hummed. "Unfortunately, it broke down today. I was just about to order a replacement."

"Broken?" Erica paused. "All of it?"

"Yep," Barton replied.

Erica was shocked. That must be the first time in over a decade.

"Are you sure?" she asked in disbelief.

"It's because of old equipment. Mr. Andrew Rotter mentioned replacing it last night, and the system happened to break down today. By the way, where is everyone gathered here?" said Barton.

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"That's how it is," Barton muttered, glancing at Ivan. "Mr. Andrew Potter praised the oatmeal you made in the morning. He appreciated your effort."

Everyone was surprised. Garland thought his ears were playing tricks on him.

"He cooked for Andrew this morning?"

"Yes."

"But I saw him..."

"The bowl's still in the kitchen. You can go see for yourself."noveldrama

Garland rushed straight to the kitchen. There on the table was indeed a bowl with some leftovers.

"How could this be? Impossible."

"You must've been mistaken. Ivan has been here all day."

Erica thought for a moment. "Since Andrew says so, it must be the truth. Debra, what do you think?"

Debra linked her arm with Marion's. "I trust Marion's judgment."