Share

Chapter 16

Author: Lady-Noir
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-30 09:59:02

Chapter 16

The door to Calvin’s apartment opened just as the clock hands pointed to nearly midnight.

Samantha walked in with quick steps, kicking off her high heels carelessly. The moment she saw Calvin standing in the living room, still wearing his work shirt, her face immediately brightened.

“Calvin!” she exclaimed.

Without waiting for a response, Samantha rushed forward and hugged him from the front, her slender arms wrapping around the man’s waist. The scent of expensive perfume spread through the air.

“I missed you,” she said coquettishly, pressing her cheek against Calvin’s chest.

Calvin was startled for a moment, then lightly patted Samantha’s back. “You just got home?”

“Yes,” Samantha replied as she looked up. “I had dinner with friends. Exhausting.”

She smiled and leaned closer, lifting her lips clearly intending to kiss him.

Calvin immediately turned his face away.

“Tata,” he said shortly.

Samantha froze. Her hands slowly dropped. “Why?”

Calvin took a breath. “I’m tired. The
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • His Regret Began When I Abandoned Him   Chapter 19

    Chapter 19The apartment door closed softly behind Camelia.Camelia immediately leaned against the door. Her chest rose and fell unevenly. She closed her eyes for a few seconds, trying to calm the heavy breathing that had plagued her since earlier.“Finally…” she murmured softly.Aurora turned her head, still hugging her teddy bear. “What’s wrong, Mama?”Camelia opened her eyes and smiled faintly. “It’s nothing. Mama is just tired.”Daven placed his small bag on the sofa. “At the restaurant earlier, Mama looked scared.”Camelia fell silent for a moment. She walked closer, then knelt in front of her two children.“It wasn’t fear,” she said softly. “Mama just didn’t want any trouble.”“What kind of trouble?” Aurora asked innocently.Camelia stroked her daughter’s hair. “Adult problems. You don’t need to think about them.”Daven studied his mother’s face carefully. “That man… he really isn’t Dad?”The question made Camelia tense for a split second. But she quickly regained her composure.

  • His Regret Began When I Abandoned Him   Chapter 18

    Chapter 18Camelia stiffened instantly. Her heart pounded hard as Aurora’s innocent words slipped out just like that.“Yeah… is he our dad?”Camelia quickly lowered her head, trying to control her expression so it would not show panic. Her hand reflexively tightened its grip on both children’s fingers.“Don’t speak carelessly,” she said softly, but firmly.Daven looked at Camelia with a frown. “But his face looks like mine, Mom. Aurora said so too.”Camelia let out a breath, then knelt down so she was at their eye level. She gently held Daven’s and Aurora’s shoulders.“Listen carefully,” she said slowly. “Your father is already at peace in heaven. That man just happens to look similar. In this world, there are many people whose faces resemble each other.”Aurora tilted her head. “Really?”“Yes,” Camelia answered without hesitation. “Mama is not lying.”Daven fell silent for a few seconds, then nodded slightly. “If Mama says so, I believe it.”Aurora nodded as well. “I believe Mama too

  • His Regret Began When I Abandoned Him   Chapter 17

    Chapter 17That morning, the air in New York felt colder than usual. Camelia had been ready since dawn. She wore a long cream-colored coat, her hair neatly tied back. In the living room, Aurora sat hugging her teddy bear, while Daven stood near the sofa with a small backpack on his shoulders.“Are you ready?” Camelia asked while checking the watch on her wrist.Aurora nodded. “Ready, Mama.”Daven did not answer right away. He pressed his temple for a moment.“How’s your head?” Camelia immediately moved closer.“It’s still a little dizzy,” Daven answered honestly. “But I’m strong.”Camelia looked at her son anxiously, then sighed. “We have to leave now. We can’t be late.”They went downstairs and got into a taxi that was already waiting in front of the building. Camelia gave the hospital address firmly. The driver nodded, and the car started moving.Along the way, Camelia kept looking at the time. Ten minutes passed smoothly, until the car finally slowed down.“Why did we stop?” Cameli

  • His Regret Began When I Abandoned Him   Chapter 16

    Chapter 16The door to Calvin’s apartment opened just as the clock hands pointed to nearly midnight.Samantha walked in with quick steps, kicking off her high heels carelessly. The moment she saw Calvin standing in the living room, still wearing his work shirt, her face immediately brightened.“Calvin!” she exclaimed.Without waiting for a response, Samantha rushed forward and hugged him from the front, her slender arms wrapping around the man’s waist. The scent of expensive perfume spread through the air.“I missed you,” she said coquettishly, pressing her cheek against Calvin’s chest.Calvin was startled for a moment, then lightly patted Samantha’s back. “You just got home?”“Yes,” Samantha replied as she looked up. “I had dinner with friends. Exhausting.”She smiled and leaned closer, lifting her lips clearly intending to kiss him.Calvin immediately turned his face away.“Tata,” he said shortly.Samantha froze. Her hands slowly dropped. “Why?”Calvin took a breath. “I’m tired. The

  • His Regret Began When I Abandoned Him   Chapter 15

    Chapter 15Six years later.New York International Airport had not changed much. But for Camelia Collyn, the place felt foreign and suffocating at the same time.She stood near the international arrivals exit, pushing a large suitcase with one hand. On her right side, a little girl with dark brown hair hugged a teddy bear almost as big as her body. On her left side, a little boy was busy looking around.Camelia took a long breath.Finally… I’m back.Her phone vibrated. Juna’s name appeared on the screen.Camelia answered it. “Brother.”“Have you arrived?” Jonathan’s voice came from the other end, slightly broken because of the time difference.“Yes. I just left the airport,” Camelia replied while glancing at her two children.“I’m still in Milan. Sorry I can’t pick you up,” Jonathan said. “The apartment is ready. I’ll send the location to your phone.”“It’s okay,” Camelia replied quickly. “I understand.”“How is Daven’s condition?” Jonathan asked, his voice immediately turning serious

  • His Regret Began When I Abandoned Him   Chapter 14

    Chapter 14Two months passed quickly, but for Calvin Ashford, his days felt heavier instead.That morning, Calvin had just sat down at the dining table when nausea hit him again. He covered his mouth, stood up in a hurry, and rushed to the bathroom.“Ugh—”The sound of vomiting was clearly heard.Samantha, who was choosing a suit in the bedroom, immediately turned around in panic. “Calvin?”A few minutes later, Calvin came out with a pale face. He rinsed his mouth, then leaned against the wall.“This is already the third time today,” he muttered irritably.Samantha approached him. “Is your stomach still hurting?”“It’s not pain,” Calvin replied while rubbing his chest. “It’s nausea. It feels strange.”“You already went to the doctor last week,” Samantha said carefully. “They said it’s not because of your stomach.”“That’s what makes me even more annoyed,” Calvin snapped. “If it’s not my illness, then what is it?”Samantha fell silent. She also found it strange, but she did not dare sa

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status