Semua Bab HIS REGRET; Chasing back his rejected ex-wife : Bab 111 - Bab 120

My fingers were frantic as I reached for the doorknob. I paused, trying to gather my wits so as not to embarrass myself when I finally faced him.I already knew who it was. His cologne greeted me the moment I took a few steps toward the door. The scent sent goosebumps racing across my skin, reminding of how long it's been since I had been assailed by his intoxicating fragrance—one that brought back memories I'd rather forget. For a moment, I contemplated not answering the door since I was still very angry with him, but I ultimately dismissed the thought. I missed him. So much—so much that it should be illegal, because I shouldn't be longing for the same man who shattered my heart to pieces just a few days ago. Yet, my poor heart couldn't numb itself, even for a moment, to save its own life.After a brief moment of contemplation, I released a quiet sigh and proceeded to pull the door open.And there he stood, clad in a tailored navy-blue suit that perfectly matched his charisma. A few

"Amelia, wait!"I reached for her arm before she could make a move, my gaze imploring as we locked eyes."What?" she sneered. "Let go," she insisted, though she made no effort to shove my hand away. Fortunately, she remained seated with Mia in her arms.I exhaled sharply. "Please, let’s not fight over this. I’ll answer the door. If it’s him, I’ll tell him to leave.""I doubt you would do that..."The doorbell rang for the second time."Amelia, come on," I sighed, withdrawing my hand from hers. "Listen, it’s going to be fine. Just wait for me here. I’ll be right back.""Mommy, who is that?" Mia asked out of nowhere, and I felt my heart skip a beat.Still, I managed to smile and shook my head slightly. "No one, baby. Stay here with Aunt Amelia and finish your breakfast."With that, I cast one last imploring glance at Amelia before heading out of the kitchen.An unsettling feeling stirred within me as I approached the door. I was grateful to have persuaded Amelia to stay back; otherwise,

As usual, throughout the drive to Mia's school, she wouldn't stop talking—more like disturbing Sebastian with a torrent of irrelevant information he didn't sign up for. Well, actually he did, the day he decided to become a father of our tiny gossip. It was as if Mia had upgraded from yapper 1.0 to 2.0 with a degree. I just hoped she wouldn't blurt out anything that could implicate me or ruin this moment, such as accidentally revealing what I had indirectly told her not to tell Sebastian. Cause this felt good. This moment.My heart fluttered with warmth as we drove past the city, and I couldn't help but admire the tall houses, corporate buildings, and roadside shops. I found myself gazing out the window, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Sebastian, who kept stealing glances in my direction. From my peripheral view, I could make out his smile—or was it a smirk?—in response to my attempts to avoid his gaze. He didn’t seem to mind; instead, he focused more intently on Mia, who wa

It started just a few months ago, against my better judgment, I found myself developing genuine feelings for Kristine.She and Amelia always believed I had fallen for her at first sight. But that simply wasn't the case; in fact, they couldn't have been more mistaken. I actually fell in love with Kristine a few months ago when I realized she was about to become a CEO of her own company. I've always admired independent women. Otherwise, before now, I never really liked Kristine. If Sebastian had been onto her a year ago, I wouldn't have cared less. I would have left without giving two fucks. However now wasn't the case.Anyway, since my feelings for Kristine were proving not to fade anytime soon despite our recent breakup, I felt obligated to take matters into my own hands and use the same approach I had done with Annie. This time, however, I would be more cautious.To say history was repeating itself would be an understatement. Because everything just seemed amusing. I had trusted Kris

~KRISTINE~—A Week Later—The noise from the alarm clock on my nightstand pierced my ears, disrupting my peaceful slumber.I didn't mind as I stirred awake and turned it off. A smile spread across my face as I immediately registered the significance of THE day.It was finally D-Day. Today marked the day my angel officially turned six. I've been buzzing with happiness all week.I still couldn't believe that Mia was turning six today. It felt just like yesterday—the day the doctor gently placed her in my arms and warmly told me, 'Congratulations, it’s a baby girl.'My entire world changed that day. Amelia and I were filled with so much excitement. She introduced herself to little Mia almost immediately, declaring herself as her aunt. I still remembered her words: 'Hi, baby. You're so perfect and we just brought joy to our lives. This is me, your Aunt Amy. Say hi! Mommy and I will love and protect you from now on. Welcome, baby. We're best friends now.'That day marked a new beginning