Semua Bab Regret Me Not: Bab 1 - Bab 8

Maybe it was because, ever since the miscarriage, I hadn't stepped outside my bedroom even once.That must be why Graham Pearson felt safe to speak so freely with his friend.If I hadn't tried to pull myself together, to make some coffee and bring it to him in the study, I would have remained in the dark, oblivious to everything.As soon as the voices in the study faded, I fled back to my room hastily.During our three years of marriage, everyone envied the love and devotion between Graham and me.Even after the miscarriage, while we were both grieving, Graham still forced himself to smile and stayed by my side day and night, enduring my endless mood swings.But now, I realized that everything—every tender word, every tear shed—had been part of an act.From his conversation with his friend, I learned that Graham had always carried a torch for someone named Cassidy Hum.They had fallen in love during college. Three years ago, Cassidy left to pursue her career in Astriands, chasi

A sudden force yanked me away, followed by the sharp crack of a slap. I pressed my hand to the split in my lip where Graham's slap had struck, my eyes locked on him as he tenderly cradled Cassidy, who had lost consciousness.There was no guilt in his eyes for being caught cheating, no remorse for deceiving me. Instead, all I saw in him was anger—anger at me for hurting Cassidy. His glare felt colder than any accusation, as though the sweet kiss he had given me the night before was nothing more than a cruel illusion."How dare you hurt Cassidy! Even I have never dared to hurt her!"I must've spoiled you too much over the years. It seems you've forgotten your place!"I could hardly believe my ears. I stared at him, a sense of helplessness sinking deep into my chest as my voice trembled. "I've forgotten my place? Graham, I'm your wife! And you took my son away and gave him to her! What do you think of me, huh?" I asked, desperate for an answer.Seeing that the truth had come to lig

As rumors continued to swirl, Graham's calls came in one after another, relentless and persistent. Each time, the phone call ended with an automatic hang-up. He couldn't help but think about the gossip online, and it seemed like Graham finally reached his breaking point. [Whitney, pick up the phone!] he demanded. [Where are you right now? That thing with the fan was just a misunderstanding! Cassidy wants to apologize to you in person. Don't be so ungrateful![I know I said some harsh things before. When I gave the child to Cassidy, I thought you and I would be together for the rest of our lives. Stop causing trouble and just come back! [I've already brought our son home. If you come back, the three of us can live happily together, okay?]My greatest concern had always been for my son. But now that Graham was personally taking care of him, I knew Cassidy wouldn't dare to continue drugging the child under his nose. While Graham continued his attempts to contact me, he a

As soon as I noticed someone had recognized me, I didn't shy away. I let out a light, almost amused laugh and nodded. "Yes, I'm Graham's wife, but not for long."The instant those words left my mouth, the reporters in the hall moved like clockwork, microphones raised high. One of them asked sharply, "Ms. Barlow, we heard you were kidnapped recently. Is your separation from Mr. Pearson related to Ms. Hum?"I didn't flinch at the question, answering with a steady tone, "Yes and no. At first, maybe Cassidy didn't know about my marriage to Graham. But after I confronted her, she didn't feel any shame and even threatened me with my own son!"As I spoke, I projected onto the big screen the medical report Graham had bribed the hospital to fake. "Graham personally handed my son over to Cassidy. He did it just to please her!"The bombshell I dropped sent ripples through the crowd. The look in everyone's eyes as they turned to Graham quickly turned to disdain.Graham must've known that if t