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All Chapters of Too Late for Regret: My Husband and My Son: Chapter 231 - Chapter 240

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Vivienne's POV Dominic snickered. "That's my business.""But—""Vivienne."He cut me off."You're my sister."My eyes burned again. "I can make money again."Dominic held my hand."But I can't find another sibling."I immediately lowered my head.The drops I had been keeping in finally went down. Dominic was always like this. Even from when he was young.When life felt too hard, Dominic was always there. The first to tell me everything would be okay.Even though sometimes he wasn't sure himself. I wiped my eyes slowly."Then what if I go there?"Dominic seemed relieved that I was finally considering it."Let's talk about it first."I nodded slowly.But then Dominic said something that made me freeze."Besides," he hesitated for a moment. "Vivienne, you have no one here now."I frowned

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Julian's POV That morning felt strange. I put on my work shirt again and stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie.It felt strange. Like I was trying to return to normal life after so long in a world filled with the beeping of heart monitors, the smell of medication, and anxiety that never truly went away.I grabbed my briefcase and stepped out of the room. The smell of toast and eggs wafted from the kitchen.Ophelia was there.She looked much more presentable than yesterday. Her hair was neatly combed and her face looked fresher.Seeing me come downstairs, a smile immediately appeared on her face."Good morning.""Morning."She seemed pleased by my response. At least the atmosphere at home this morning felt calmer."I made breakfast."I nodded. "Thank you."I pulled out a chair at the dining table and sat down slowly. The aroma of warm coffee mixed with the scent

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Julians POVI turned around away. Ophelia was standing by the dining table with her arms crossed. She looked really upset."Maximilian."The boy turned his head too."Yes?"Ophelia said "Aren't you tired of talking about that person all the time?"The room became really quiet.I frowned."Ophelia."She kept talking."Mom Vivienne. Mom Vivienne. Mom Vivienne."Her voice got louder and louder."You have to stop."Maximilian looked confused."Why?""Because he's a stranger."I felt my body stiffen."Ophelia."This time Maximilian was the first to react."I don't like it."Ophelia laughed a little."You have to learn.""I don't want to.""Maximilian.""He's not a stranger!"Maximilians small voice was really loud. I was surprised. So was Ophelia.

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Julian's POV I still went to job that morning not because I was really set to work but cause I had too.After I made sure Ophelia was a bit calmer and resting in her room, I took Maximilian to the school first.The auto went slow through the more and more crowded morning cars. Usually, Maximilian would take the trip talking about his pals or showing something neat outside the window.Today was not the same. He sat still in the back seat, looking out the window.Just like yesterday when we left the hospital.I knew Maximilian well enough to see what his quietness meant. Something was on his mind.A few minutes later, he finally spoke."Dad?""Hm?"I took a quick look at him in the mirror. He kept staring out."Why did Mom Ophelia say that?"My chest felt tight. Sure this was what had been bugging him."What do you mean?""She said Mom Vivienne is a stranger."

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Julian's POV My heart immediately started beating faster.For few seconds, the only noise was a engine.I didn't answer right away.Some queries were too risky to reply without thought.Particularly when it came from a kid who trusted every word the dad said.Maximilian waited patiently.I searched for the right answer. One that wouldn't hurt anyone.One that wouldn't drag him into adult problems.The more I thought about it, the more I saw there was no best answer.No perfect path. No perfect family.Just folks doing their best, but still making errors.I let out a slow breath.My eyes stayed on the path in front of me. The morning sun bounces off the glass."Maximilian.""Yeah?""I'm sorry."He looked confused."Why are you apologizing?"Because I'm the one who made everything complicated.Because I can't gi

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Julian's POV I gave her a faint smile. It was the best I could manage."Thank you."She began reviewing my schedule for the day. The list seemed endless.Client meetings. Financial reports.Contracts that needed immediate signatures. Countless other responsibilities that only made my head feel fuller.I tried to focus. I truly did.Every few minutes, my thoughts drifted away. Concentration felt impossible.Back to the hospital. Back to the VIP room where Vivienne was recovering.I wondered if she was awake. I wondered if the dizziness had eased.I wondered if she had eaten breakfast. I wondered if she was resting.Maybe she was sitting alone by the window again. The image appeared in my mind so clearly."Sir?"My secretary's voice pulled me back. I blinked and looked up."Hm?""Should the ten o'clock meeting proceed as scheduled?"I bl

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Ophelia's POV I slammed my bedroom door the moment I heard Julian's car leave the house.Silence immediately settled over the mansion again. I really hated this silence. I hated it more than anythingI hated this house. Most of all I hated the thoughts that had been haunting me for weeks now.I dropped onto the bed. Stared at the ceiling. Everything felt like it was slipping beyond my control.Losing control was the one thing I hated most.. That was exactly what was happening to me with Julian and this whole situation.Damn it.I never expected Julian to come home night. Seeing him arrive with Maximilian made it even worse for me.I had still been drunk at the time. My head was. Frustration had already consumed me after calling Julian over and over without getting the answer I wanted from him.Then Julian suddenly appeared in front of my room. His face was cold. His eyes immediately landed on the empty alco

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Ophelia's POV Julian was still with me. He was my husband according to the law.He came home to our house. He slept under the roof like me.None of that made me feel safe anymore.There's a difference between having someone in your life and truly having a place in their heart.I shut my eyes. Memories of this morning came back.Maximilian's angry face was the thing I saw.Then I remembered him defending Vivienne without hesitation.Lastly I recalled Julian's expression changing when I said Vivienne was no longer part of our family.I gritted my teeth.Why didn't anyone understand how I felt?Why didn't anyone see how hard this was for me?I was tired of watching everyone choose Vivienne over me.. I kept pretending I was okay.The truth was that nothing was okay.I hadn't felt secure in a time. Maybe I never really had.It started when I realized par

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Ophelia's POV I stared at my reflection for a long time. The woman in the mirror looked terrified.Slowly, I wiped away the tears running down my cheeks. Giving up wasn't an option.I couldn't stop now. Not yet.Because the only thing more terrifying than maintaining this lie was losing Julian forever. That possibility frightened me more than anything else.The thought returned once again. This time it refused to leave.At first it was only a fleeting idea. Then it became clearer and clearer.It was like a whisper in the back of my mind. A whisper I couldn't silence.I couldn't keep this lie alive forever. Deep down, I already knew that.My hands clenched against the vanity. Tension spread through my entire body.Several weeks had passed since I told Julian I was pregnant. Back then, everything had felt so easy.All I had to do was show him a test result. Then I only needed to pretend I was visiting the hospital.I made him believe me

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Ophelia's POV I ar͏rived fifteen minutes early.Not because I was too happy to see Hellen, but because I was really nervous. Sitting at home only made my head more messy so I chose to get there early and wait, looking at the door.The eatery Hellen picked was surely no normal spot. Pretty lights, fancy tables, servers in clean clothes, and the smell of rich perfume blended with coffee made the place seem like a world far from the mess I was dealing with.I fixed my back when Hellen at last came.She walked in with an easy, sure step, her snug, light-colored dress fitting her just right. On her finger shone a big ring that seemed costly even from far away. Her hair was tidy and her face almost perfect. As always, Hellen appeared as if her life had never been in chaos!"Ophelia."She grinned, stretching her arms, like we were long-time pals who hadn't seen each other. I got up and gave her a quick hug."Hellen. You're

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