All Chapters of Ex husband regret : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The next day, the weather was gloomy, rain pattering softly against the café window where Mia sat. She had promised herself she would never let Ethan invade her personal space again but here she was, waiting for him.It wasn’t her choice. Liam’s school had called: there was a parent-teacher meeting scheduled, and since Ethan insisted on being involved, Mia had no excuse but to let him come.She sighed, stirring her coffee. "This is for Liam. Only for Liam."The door chimed, and Ethan walked in, tall, composed, with that same confident aura that once made her weak. His eyes scanned the room until they landed on her. For a moment, the world stilled.“Mia,” he greeted softly, as if the word itself was sacred.“Don’t,” she muttered, rolling her eyes. “This is not a date. We’re just here for Liam’s school meeting.”Ethan smirked faintly, sitting across from her. “I know. But it doesn’t change the fact that I’m… happy to see you.”Mia scoffed, looking away. Yet she couldn’t stop the small f

Mia thought the night was finally over when she finally tucked Liam into bed. The boy’s cheeks were still flushed with excitement, his eyes sparkling even though he was fighting to stay awake. “Mommy,” he murmured, clutching his stuffed toy tightly, “today was the best. Daddy stayed with me the whole time. Can we do that again? Can we always be like this?” Her chest ached at the innocence in his voice. She smoothed back his soft hair and forced a gentle smile. “We’ll see, anak. Sleep now, okay? Tomorrow you need your energy for school.” “Okay po,” Liam yawned, his eyes fluttering shut, his lips still curved into a smile as he drifted into dreams. Mia lingered for a moment, watching her son’s peaceful face. If only life could be this simple, she thought. A family portrait in reality, not just in Liam’s dreams. But as she closed the door behind her, her phone vibrated again and again. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. Mia sighed, reaching for it reluctantly. Dozens of messages had poured in fr

The days that followed were uneasy for Mia.Every time her phone buzzed, she half-expected Ethan to confess something about Isabelle. Every time he left the house with Liam, her chest tightened with doubt.She hated it.She hated that even after everything Ethan had done to hurt her, her heart still cared enough to worry.One Saturday morning, Ethan suggested something unusual.“Let’s go to the park together. All three of us,” he said over breakfast, while cutting Liam’s pancakes into little squares.Mia froze mid-sip of her coffee. “Together? As in… family day?”“Yes.” Ethan looked at her carefully, his tone serious but hopeful. “Liam deserves it. And… I want to spend more time with both of you.”Liam’s eyes lit up instantly. “Really, Mommy? Can we, please? Daddy said we can ride the boat and eat ice cream after!”Mia sighed. She wanted to say no, to guard herself. But then she saw Liam’s excitement his smile so wide, his eyes sparkling. How could she deny him that?“Fine,” she mutte

Tahimik ang gabi. Nakatulog na si Liam sa kwarto niya, at si Mia ay nasa sala, nakatulala habang hawak ang isang tasa ng malamig na kape. Paulit-ulit na bumabalik sa isip niya ang mga larawan at email na natanggap niya mula kay Isabelle. 'Bakit hindi matapos-tapos ito? Bakit parang kahit anong gawin ko, laging may paraan si Isabelle para guluhin ang buhay namin?'Pinilit niyang maging matatag, pero ramdam niya na unti-unti nang kinakain ng takot at duda ang puso niya.Samantala, nasa balcony si Ethan, tahimik na nakatingin sa malayo. Biglang nag-vibrate ang phone niya. Pagtingin niya sa screen, nanlamig siya.Isabelle.Pinindot niya agad ang decline, ngunit sunod-sunod ang mensahe na dumating. “Ethan, hindi mo puwedeng iwasan ang totoo.” “I know you still feel something for me. Yung mga mata mo, hindi nagsisinungaling.” “Kung hindi mo ako kakausapin, I’ll make sure Mia sees who you really are.”Nag-init ang dugo ni Ethan. Gusto niyang burahin ang lahat, pero nagdesisyon siyang

Mia’s New BeginningAng taxi huminto sa harap ng isang maliit pero maayos na apartment building. It wasn’t the fancy gated subdivision Ethan gave her, but somehow, the sight of it felt lighter. Walang mga alaala dito. Walang sugat. Just… a clean slate.Mia stepped out, dala ang maleta na parang mas mabigat pa kaysa sa buong katawan niya. She paid the driver, then slowly walked inside the building. The smell of fresh paint mixed with old wood greeted her. Sa bawat hakbang, she whispered to herself:"This is for me… this time, it’s for me."Pagpasok niya sa maliit na unit, her heart skipped. The place was simple—isang kwarto, maliit na kusina, sala na kasya lang ang maliit na sofa. The paint on the walls was cream, may maliit na bintana overlooking the busy street below.It wasn’t much. Pero para kay Mia, it was enough.Setting Down RootsShe set the suitcase down and sat on the bed. Para bang bigla siyang napuno ng katahimikan. No more Ethan’s cologne lingering in the air. No more rem