บททั้งหมดของ A Regret too Late: บทที่ 461 - บทที่ 470

Jonathan frowned a little before nodding hesitantly, not exactly understanding what Richard meant. "I think I get it, Dad. Basically, you mean there's no way you and Mom can ever make up again, right?"Richard looked at him for a long moment, then nodded without pause. "Yes. I can only stay near her and quietly look out for her. I can't get close to your mom anymore, so you mustn't try to put us back together. That would be disrespectful to her. Do you understand?"Jonathan did not answer, and he did not react at all.Seeing him acting that way, Richard thought the boy was hurt by what he said. He was about to comfort him a little more when Jonathan finally nodded.He looked serious as he said, "I understand what you mean, Dad. From now on, I'll stay by Mom's side. Even if you and Mom can never be together again, I believe you'll both be happy in your own lives. Isn't that right?"Richard nodded with relief and patted Jonathan's head. "Yes. You don't need to think about or try

With so many people giving Richard prying looks, it started to upset him. With a deep frown, he turned and stared at one of the women who looked the nosiest to him.He questioned her and asked, "What are you staring at me for? Do you want something?"The young woman quickly looked away, not wanting to offend him.Maria caught this, and a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. She had not expected Richard to sit here so calm and poised. Those looks from the crowd did indeed offend Richard, and left her and Cameron a little awkward as well.Maria was frowning, unsure what to do, when Cameron tightened his grip on her hand, signaling for her to follow his lead and keep the engagement party moving according to plan. She pulled her gaze back and walked beside him onto the stage.They took their places and followed the program step-by-step. Everything went smoothly. Before long, they exchanged rings.When it was time for family and friends to come onstage and give their congratula

After Maria mentioned airing one's dirty laundry for the world to look at, the relatives of the Lane family traded looks. What Maria said made sense.Janet's expression darkened. There was also nothing she could say against that. She stared at Maria with a murderous glare.Maria knew Janet couldn't stand her. There was no real reason for it, and there was nothing she could do to ever change that. So what if Janet didn't like her? Things had already reached the point of no return. Janet had been the one to show Maria disrespect first, so Maria no longer felt any need to keep playing the respectful fiancee.Maria looked at Janet."Mrs. Lane, your son and I are going to be together. We'll be fine together. I'm not the kind of woman you say I am, who brings my son in and chases after his wealth. If you really don't believe me, that is easy to fix. How about this, then?"She paused, then spoke each word clearly. "I'll make a vow in front of everyone here. I'm willing to sign a pr

Maria nodded and took his words to heart. At the same time, she knew very well that what Richard had said was both sincere and also not what he really wanted to say. That was because he was not really that magnanimous with her. Even when he saw her with a man she wanted to be with, he couldn't truly offer a calm, sincere blessing. Still, what Richard did was already enough for her. It meant that he would no longer do anything ridiculous when it came to her.Maria gave him a bright smile and slowly said, "You need to take care of yourself. Don't do anything that sells yourself short again."Richard nodded. He didn't say anything more, even when his emotions were in turmoil.He let out a long sigh.Once, the two of them had shared everything and been closer than anyone. They had lived as husband and wife for so many years. Now, they couldn't even sit down and have a proper conversation anymore.Maria felt a dull ache in her chest as well.She didn't voice any of it and only

Cameron saw Maria freeze after he made his request, and he quickly added, "Just your forehead. Is that okay?"There was a hint of surprise in Maria's eyes. She hadn't expected him to suddenly make such a request. She was startled. For a moment, she was in disbelief.They were already engaged, yet Cameron was still so careful with her. However, it was also true that they had not gone any further than holding hands and hugging.Thinking about it, Maria's eyes twinkled as she looked at Cameron. She nodded without hesitation. "Of course you can."Cameron smiled, then lowered his head to kiss her forehead. His movements were slow and careful, as if he were afraid of startling her. Only when his warm lips touched her skin did he pull her into his arms.Maria leaned against his shoulder and blinked, suddenly aware that his heart was racing. She asked, "Why is your heart beating so fast?"Cameron laughed. "Maybe it's because I'm nervous.""It was just a kiss on the forehead, and you'r