185: [Bonus chapter]Chapter 185 – Friends

[Bonus chapter]Chapter 185 – Friends

Sabrina did not spare him a glance even after he rendered the apology.  1

She knew he did not regret saying those things to her this morning, which got her upset. 

Trying to co-parent was not easy for her but she was trying her best to go through with it, not expecting him to take advantage of the situation, and not when he had another pregnant woman at home.

Sabrina felt disrespected that Robin thought so lowly of her, for which reason she could not accept his apology.

"Just take me home please."

Robin obeyed. This was more difficult for him than managing a corporation because, in that aspect, all he had to do was order people around or guide them to do what he wanted.

Whereas in this situation, he felt helpless and powerless. 

The greater pain was in sitting next to her and not being able to strike up a conversation.

The understanding was slowly settling in that he moved too fast when he hadn't done anything tangible to prove to her that he had changed.

He was also afraid that after spilling everything on her birthday, she would think that he thought he was in love with her because she saved his life. 

The situation was puzzling and the silence was a greater killer.

He decided to break it but just as he was about to speak, Sabrina lifted her hand and stopped him,

"Please don't talk when you come around."

Pain seared through Robin's chest as if he was slashed by a knife, and was soon aggravated with guilt. 

It was the discernment of what Sabrina felt for the three years he treated her badly. It was so wrong. 

Even if he was doing it as revenge for being forced into the marriage, he felt that there were things he shouldn't have done.

"I'm begging you. I overstepped my boundaries and it won't happen again."

Sabrina raised her brows; it almost went unnoticed. If he promised to not disrespect her by trying to hit on her again, then there was a possibility of co-parenting peacefully.

"I will hold you to that promise."

Her words were like calming waters, lifting the weight off his shoulders. 

Robin knew that he lost a great treasure but he was not going to let go, even though he felt hurt by the relief in her eyes when he promised to not hit on her again.

There are many ways to do it without saying it and he would do just that until the time was right to take the bull by the horn again. 

Robin lacked experience but this also seemed to be the training he needed.

"And I won't break it so how was your day?" He asked with relief, Sabrina released a breath of tiredness,

"Stressful."

"Care to share?" Robin discerned that there was a problem and was willing to help, even if all it took was giving her a listening ear.

"Difficult clients rejecting pieces of jewelry and calling them low standard. Robin, those pieces of jewelry are not low standard. I confirmed every design and personally chose the stones too."

Robin was worried because of her situation, even when he knew she could handle it. 

He never heard so much frustration in her voice as he did today. 

She was pregnant and he did not want her to stress out with business.

He already knew that she would not agree if he wanted to support her with the management, for which reason he wanted to be there for her in every way to help her every step of the way.

"Can you give me the name of the client?"

Sabrina opened her mouth but closed it again. If she mentioned it, then Robin might do her job for her and she did not want that. 

This was her responsibility and she wanted to prove to herself that she could handle all the challenges that came her way.

"I don't want to think about it. It gives me a headache."

Robin knew that she didn't want him involved and felt saddened but suggested, 

"If it persists until after next week, I could help. No strings attached, please. Co–parenting doesn't mean we can't be friends, right?"

Sabrina frowned deeply and massaged her nape, feeling like Robin was just changing tactics. 

"What kind of friendship?" She asked seriously.

Robin smiled bitterly. Sabrina was too smart to toil with. She was no longer the woman who used to do everything he wanted just to please him. 

"The kind who would always be there for you. I understand your stand that you don't want me anymore so all I ask is for us to be open-minded friends."

Sabrina chuckled, but there was no amusement to it while she asked him, 

"You will never try to hit on me again?" 

Robin shook his head, 

"No. Unless you permit me."

The car came to a stop before Sabrina looked around and realized that they had arrived at her house. 

She did not want to be at loggerheads with Robin because of the future of their unborn child.

"Okay. Friends and if the problem persists after next week, I will seek your help."

Robin smiled and his chest felt lighter. 

"I will be glad to be of assistance so when do you intend to visit Grandma? I will be going there on Saturday." 

He took advantage of the conversation and asked, guilt flashed in Sabrina's eyes because she had forgotten her promise to the old woman.

"I promised her a visit but I got busy."

"If it's not too much, we could go together and also stop by the villa. You promised to tell me about my father's clothes," Robin tried his luck again. 

Sabrina thought through everything. She did not have much to do over the weekend. 

"Okay, Saturday."

Robin's smile broadened, "Thank you."

At the mansion, Robin ate his supper there before taking Sabrina out for a walk. It was in a comfortable silence, taking in the serene nature of the environment.

The next day, Daniel arrived at Sabrina's mansion, at the same time Robin did. Both Sabrina and Lizzy stepped out at the same time. 

Lizzy was dressed in casual jeans and trainers with a cute blouse, her hair held in a bun, whilst Sabrina wore a straight flair polka dot dress that stopped on her knee.

"You look stunning," Both Robin and Daniel said at the same time, the two women froze, looking awkwardly at each other.

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