Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 952

James had just set the conch down on the table when he heard another splash. Without thinking, he rushed out of the cabin, his pulse still racing and that hungry look lingering in his eyes. He barely had time to calm down. The first thing he saw was Emmy floating in the water nearby, snorkeling. Her black one-piece hugged her curves in the water, showing off every line, highlighting her waist and hips. Her pale legs kicked slowly beneath the surface, making her look almost like a mermaid. Watching her, James felt his mouth go dry.

He couldn’t tear his eyes away. He had trained for years as a special forces soldier. Whether it was chaos on the battlefield or the temptations of high society, he had always kept his cool. But with this woman, all that discipline just seemed to slip away. His body’s reaction was so instinctive, it made him feel like some clueless teenager. He hated feeling out of control like this.

Frustrated, James wiped a hand over his face and forced himself to look away. He tried to distract himself by fiddling with the controls at the helm, doing anything he could to avoid looking at her.

Emmy stayed in the sea for a long time, letting the cool water calm her nerves until her fingertips were wrinkled. When she finally climbed back onto the deck, the sky was already turning dusky. The sunset spread across the entire horizon, painting the sea in breathtaking colors. Emmy wrapped herself in an oversized coat, but she couldn’t enjoy the view. The air between her and James felt tense, heavy with everything that almost happened and everything left unsaid.

Neither of them spoke. Emmy glanced at James standing at the wheel, his back to her, shoulders broad, posture stiff. He looked so distant and unapproachable. Suddenly, she regretted stopping things earlier. Why did she have to be the one to put on the brakes? She was feeling it too, and they were married after all. It wasn’t like this was new for them. They were both adults. Why not just enjoy the moment instead of overthinking it?

She bit her lip, eyes fixed on the sun dipping below the horizon, feeling more regret with every passing second. But she’d already said no, so now she couldn’t just take it back. Emmy took a deep breath, ready to break the awkward silence.

Before she could say anything, James turned around. “It’s getting late. The wind’s picking up. I’m taking us back,” he said, cool and collected, his tone unreadable.

“Oh… okay.” Emmy couldn’t hide the disappointment in her voice.

James headed straight for the cabin and started the yacht. Emmy just flopped onto the deck cushions, staring up at the few stars beginning to peek out. She felt completely empty inside, like she’d reached for her favorite candy and someone had snatched it away because she hesitated a second too long. It was a terrible feeling.

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