All Chapters of A Regret too Late: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Soon, Zack's car stopped at the hotel entrance. Maria got out and was about to leave, but Zack followed her out. "Oh, I forgot to tell you. Take the medicine twice a day, morning and night. Don't take it on an empty stomach."Maria nodded. She was about to say something when she suddenly sensed a cold stare from behind. Always sensitive to this kind of thing, she turned and saw Richard not far away. His eyes were chilly as he watched her from across the crowd.Maria's heart skipped a beat. The iciness in his eyes reached her. The next moment, Richard strode over and pulled Maria close to his side, casting a cool glance at Zack. "Mari, is this your friend? Aren't you going to introduce us?"His gaze was sharp and wary.Zack immediately sensed the hostility. As a man, he knew what that meant, so he narrowed his eyes and met Richard's head-on.He had heard a little about Maria's situation. A husband who didn't love her, faked their marriage certificate, and made her have a child,

Catelyn's smile froze instantly. She jumped to her feet, chest heaving, clearly fighting the urge to lose her temper as she wanted to say something a few times. Finally, she said coldly, "You can't be serious, right? Tell me you're joking. Are you?""I don't joke about things like this," Richard replied, calm and unyielding.Catelyn's expression turned dark. She sat back down, glaring at Richard. "Are you crazy? Your grandmother made you and Eleanor get married so you would take care of her for life! Now, you want a divorce just a few years later?"Mr. Graham, seeing they were about to start an argument, quietly slipped away. There were only the two of them in the living room, and the atmosphere was cold.Richard massaged his forehead with a cold expression. "Grandma forced me back then, and now, you want to do the same? I registered my marriage with Eleanor to honor her wish, but it's clear that forced relationships don't work. I don't love her, and I never want a life with her.

Catelyn was stunned, shock and disbelief in her eyes as she stared at Maria.In the past, Maria had never talked back to her before. Maria wouldn't even mutter a single disrespectful word, much less retort. Had she gone crazy?Catelyn pointed at Maria, furious. "Richard, look at your wife! What has she become? She won't even respect her elders anymore! Aren't you going to do something?"Maria turned to Richard, ready for him to get angry and scold her. She was even prepared to snap back at him. But Richard simply put on a serious expression, his brows furrowing as he stepped forward to stand by her side, facing Catelyn together."In the future, unless it's necessary, don't come over anymore. Otherwise, you'll upset Mari," he said calmly.Maria glanced at him, expressionless. She hadn't expected Richard to take her side. Knowing what he planned to do on their anniversary, it was probably because he felt guilty. All his recent efforts to side with her and be kind… Maybe it was all

Maria was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace. Richard's lips pressed tightly against her earlobe. He whispered hotly in her ear, "Shower together?"A shiver ran through Maria as his strong arms held her close.In the past, whenever Richard so much as teased her, she would give in and let him do whatever he wanted. But now, her body just couldn't handle it anymore. Even though she still reacted to Richard's touch, she immediately pushed him away."I'm tired and I want to rest. After dealing with your aunt, I'm not in the mood for this." Just like that, the desire in Richard's eyes vanished. He quietly pulled back, nodding, "Alright. Get some rest."As soon as he left, Maria quickly locked the door.Richard frowned as he stood outside in the hallway, staring at the closed door for a long while before leaving.The next morning, when Maria came downstairs, she found a bouquet of her favorite rainbow roses on the table.The kitchen was filled with the smell of breakfast. Richard

When Richard got home, he mentioned the class reunion to Maria. "Come with me tomorrow night."Maria, who was pouring herself water, paused for a moment. "Sure."She didn't want to go, but for the sake of that land, she had to go along with everything for now.Richard handed his coat to the maid. "Eleanor wants to join in, and Trent should be there too."Hearing those two names made Maria even more annoyed. She gripped her cup tightly, losing even the mood to drink. "I don't care who else is going. I'm going upstairs."Richard just thought she was tired from shopping all day and didn't notice how moody she was.The next morning, Maria found that Richard had sent over dresses and jewelry, all luxurious and dazzling.But with all the side effects from her medicine, she wasn't interested in putting on any makeup, let alone dressing up. She didn't wear the evening gown. Instead, she simply changed into a simple black dress with subtle makeup.Even so, when she came downstairs, sh