All Chapters of The Billionaire Regret After My Goodbye: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Aria's POVThe car screeched to a halt in front of the hospital.I reached for the seatbelt, but Kane's low voice stopped me."Don't move."That command—quiet but absolute—froze me in place like I'd been chained to the seat.The door swung open, letting in a blast of cold air that made me shiver. Kane leaned in, his injured arm hanging uselessly at his side, while his good arm hooked firmly under my knees."I can walk…" The protest died in my throat the moment I saw the blood soaking through his shirt."Hold on to me."His breath was hot against my ear, and despite everything, I instinctively wrapped my arms around his neck.He lifted me like I weighed nothing, even though I knew carrying me was pure agony on his shoulder.I could feel the strain ripple through his muscles as he stood."You—" My voice trembled as I tightened my arms around him, trying to ease the pressure.

Aria's POVI bit my lip, a dull ache rising in my chest."If you don't care," I murmured, "then why are you asking me?"Even I could hear the hurt in my voice.Kane's pupils constricted slightly. His Adam's apple bobbed as silence swallowed the room. The only sound was the steady beep of the heart monitor.I turned away from him, burying my face into the pillow, not wanting him to see the redness creeping into my eyes."Sir, you can't be up like this!" a nurse burst through the door, shattering the tension.Her footsteps halted abruptly. She must've seen Kane's deadly glare—his eyes alone could send someone retreating.She'd always been kind. I didn't want to see her caught in the middle of this mess. I pushed myself up and tried to ease the tension."Kane, please go lie down. This isn't the time for this conversation."But he didn't budge. His jaw was set like stone.Sunlight poured in behind him, ca

Aria's POV"In bed, huh? Busy, are we?"A chorus of laughter erupted outside the door, and I froze, every muscle going stiff.My face flushed so hot I was sure it had turned scarlet. I wanted nothing more than to curl up and vanish into the mattress.Kane's arm was still tightly wrapped around my waist, his palm warm and possessive against my bare skin. I instinctively tried to scoot under the covers, but he pulled me right back into his chest."What are you so scared of?" he murmured with a dark chuckle, his teeth grazing my shoulder.The sharp sting, mixed with a tingle of pleasure, sent a shiver through me. I gasped, digging my nails into his arm."They won't dare come in," he added with infuriating confidence.Sure enough, a second later came the teasing voice through the door."Well, we'll just leave you two lovebirds to it. Enjoy!"Their footsteps faded down the hallway, but Kane had no intention o

Aria's POVAs the car slowly rolled past the wrought-iron gates, my fingers clenched tightly around the seatbelt. I wasn't even aware I was doing it.This was one of Kane's other residences—an estate tucked away in the heart of the city, as if he had carved out a forbidden sanctuary in the middle of all the chaos.In a place where every inch of land came at a premium, this level of extravagance felt unreal."Better than Chad's place?" Kane asked casually as he opened the car door for me like a gentleman, but there was a challenge buried in his tone."Mm-hmm," I answered vaguely, not really paying attention.My eyes were locked on the building before me.Unlike the grandeur of the last estate, this one exuded something different—something colder.The Gothic-style spires cast sharp shadows in the late afternoon sun.Every stone, every line of the architecture felt sharp, austere... intimidating.Just like him.Inside, the ceilings stretched high above us, hung with massive crystal chand

Aria's POVI followed Kane's softened gaze—only to see a striking figure in red practically flutter into his arms like a butterfly.She was stunning. The kind of breathtaking beauty that makes people pause.Her porcelain skin shimmered like pearls under the lights, and every bounce of her meticulously styled curls seemed intentional.Even the diamonds dangling from her ears sparkled with dizzying brilliance."Kane! I saw your car and knew you had to be here. I missed you so much," she cooed, her voice so sugary it made my teeth ache.Her fingers—painted a pale nude—rested possessively on his shoulder, as if they belonged there.I instinctively stepped back, uncertain if I should still be standing next to him… or if I should be introducing myself.She noticed me then.Her eyes swept over my bare face, lingered on my worn-out sneakers, and a barely-there smirk tugged at the corners of her lips."Kane, I heard you were hurt... I was so worried," she murmured, voice trembling with just th