Semua Bab The Billionaire Regret After My Goodbye: Bab 351 - Bab 360

"He dropped this off not long after you left," Garrick chimed in. "He said you and your mother weren't in the best health, and with you gone, it would be tough for us. He called it compensation."Compensation? A sarcastic laugh echoed in Aria's mind. He had done something unforgivable, and now he thought he could use money to soothe his guilt toward her parents?That was so typical of Kane.Noticing the disdain in Aria's eyes, Elena gently squeezed her hand. "We haven't touched a single cent of it all these years."Except for that first year when Aria was barely scraping by, she had sent money to her parents' account every month after graduating and landing a high-paying job. Not only that, but Caleb had also secretly been sending money to the Vale's parents in Aria's name. If the two older adults ever needed anything, he would always lend a hand."Although we don't know what happened between you and Kane, Basia is still his..." Elena continued, her voice trailing off.Aria's expressi

It was only then that Basia realized Aria's expression was off.She had seen Aria angry before, and she knew this look meant trouble.Realizing her mother was upset, Basia became flustered. She didn't know why her mom was mad, but she knew it had happened right after she said those words."Mommy," Basia said, nervously shaking Aria's arm.Aria's lips were tight, and her expression, instead of softening, grew even more severe.Basia's words had made Aria's mind race. It wasn't the first time Basia had asked for a dad, but it usually happened after she saw other kids with their fathers.What if she found out her own father was here in New York? Would she try to find him?Aria's mind spun with countless possibilities. She kept returning to the same question: What would Kane do if he knew Basia existed? Would he try to take her away? Or would he try to get rid of her?That thought sent her reeling back to the scene from four years ago. Even after all this time, the memory of that surgery

She was gone. When would he let go?Standing on his balcony, Kane stared into the night sky, asking himself the same question over and over.Four years ago, when Baron told him Aria was dead, his gut had immediately rejected the news. Later, when he found out the body wasn't hers, he never gave up on finding her.Four years. His obsession with Aria had become part of his bones. How could he possibly let go?He couldn't, and he wouldn't. He had too many memories of her. Even when he met other people, the slightest reminder of her would stir a deep-seated longing in him.Like Frank had said, he was poisoned by "Aria," a poison of relentless yearning that had seeped into his very soul.He couldn't forget her, couldn't let go. And yet, he loved it, because the woman who had done this to him was Aria, the woman he loved with all his heart."Kane..."Gabriella had heard he was back. She had showered and changed into a nightgown, then gone to his room, only to find him standing alone on the

Gabriella once thought that once Aria was dead, Kane would quickly forget her and be with her instead.But what happened? He was still obsessed with that woman! All these years, no matter what she did, she was only met with his mockery and contempt. She couldn't understand why he couldn't just forget a dead person."Imprisoned?" Kane looked as if he had just heard the biggest joke."Gabriella, when it comes to self-deception, you're the one who's completely in denial!""Did you really think I'd accept every woman who throws herself at me?" Kane sneered, giving Gabriella a cold side-glance."Even if Aria is dead, in my heart, she's the only woman I'll ever acknowledge.""Everyone else..." Kane paused, giving Gabriella a look of pure disgust."Even if you stripped naked and stood in front of me, I'd have no interest. It would just make me sick."Gabriella's body trembled. Everyone else? He was just saying that to insult her!"Kane." She took a deep breath, her eyes welling up with tears

Basia's little face scrunched up, her rosebud lips in a tiny pout. Her big, dark eyes, as clear and bright as black grapes, blinked at Kane, while her brow furrowed in a worried frown.Kane couldn't help but smile at her conflicted expression."If your mommy doesn't like strangers, how about I just walk you to your building?" he offered, trying to make things easier for her.Basia tilted her head, looked at him, and then smiled sweetly and nodded."Okay, then tell me which building you live in."Kane picked her up, gesturing for her to show him the way.With one arm around his neck, Basia pointed with her other chubby finger to a nearby building."There," she said, her voice clear.Then she rested her head on his shoulder, completely at ease. She sniffed, thinking how good her new handsome mister smelled—warm and nice, even better than Caleb's.Basia's eyes darted around. She thought that if her handsome mister could be her dad, her mom would be happy, too. He was so gentle; he'd wipe