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All Chapters of Too Late for Regret: My Husband and My Son: Chapter 251 - Chapter 260

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Ophelia's POVTwo hours felt like a long time.I sat by myself in the observation room staring at the white wall. I was not really seeing it. A nurse would come in every now and then to check on me and leave quietly. The silence made my thoughts feel really loud.I kept thinking about Julian's face from when he carried me into the clinic. I had not seen him look so worried in a long time.Then I heard a knock at the door.The doctor came in with a nurse. He gave me a gentle smile before talking."Are you ready?"I nodded a little.I took a breath and let my shoulders drop slightly. My eyes were already swollen from crying so I did not have to pretend that part.The doctor opened the door.Julian stood up from his chair in the hallway away. When he saw me his face got all tense. In a few seconds he was standing right in front of me."Ophelia."His voice sounded really hoarse. "

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Ophelia's POV"This is not your fault."Those words made my throat feel tight. If only he knew that this was all because of me.I almost told him the truth. My lips even opened.Then I thought of Helen and the fear of losing Julian that had been bothering me for long.I kept the truth inside again.Tears fell down my cheeks before I could stop them.Julian gently wiped them away with his thumb. "Don't cry."He let out a breath and lowered his head."I should have come home sooner. I never should have left you alone."I closed my eyes.Please do not blame yourself. The words were screaming inside my head. They never came out of my mouth.I could only shake my head a little. "It wasn't your fault." I whispered.Julian slowly lifted his head.His eyes were red from holding back tears. I could see the guilt on his face."No matter what happens,

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Vivienne's POV I went back to my hospital room with my head feeling heavier than before the check-up. It wasn't due to the spinning, nor was it the mild pain from the surgery spot that still throbbed from time to time.My ideas were what really made me tired. A nurse helped me on the bed before putting the blanket over my legs,"If you want anything, Mrs. Vivienne just press a call button."I gave her a faint smile and nodded."Thank you."The gate shut behind her. Quiet fell in the space.I looked at the window, where the sun was going down. Orange light came through the curtains, making the white hospital room feel a bit warmer.My heart still felt chilly. Dominic's words from this morning echoed in my head.I let out a long breath. For such a long time, I thought my life was close to its end.The operation, drugs, and many pills were not about thinking I would get better. I went through them jus

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Vivienne's POV Heat slowly grew in my heart. For many years, I thought I was all by myself.The fact was, there were still folks softly caring for me and working for me. I couldn't let their help be wasted.If the doctors really said yes, I would hear all that Dominic wanted to share with me about care in another country. I didn't want to turn down the chance before trying it out.I didn't know how it would finish. Maybe it would be good, or maybe it wouldn't.Atleast, if I ever looked back on my life someday; I wanted to say I had done all that I could. I didn't want to give up before I had really fought.I looked back at the window. The afternoon sky had changed to colors of orange, while the dimming sun lit up the room and drove away some of the chill in my heart.I shut my eyes and saw Max's face. Then, Jules's face showed up.Then Dominic's. Each one had a different cause for wishing I would live.Now, I ha

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Julian's POV My phone shook again on a tiny table next to Ophelia's hospital bed. I was sitting with my elbows on my knees, looking at the ground for like forever.My head turned to the bright screen. The dim afternoon light made the room seem more silen͏t.Vivienne.My heart squeezed right away. I looked at her name without budging.The ring kept going. My hand moved slowly to the phone but paused just a little bit away."Julian."Ophelia's soft voice got my focus off the screen. She was resting still in bed with a light face and big eyes after weeping for so long.A light cloth was on her up to her chest. A tube was still linked to her left arm."Is there a person calling?" she said softly Her voice was just above a whisper.I gave a small nod. My throat suddenly felt dry."Is it work?"Quiet stayed between us for a few moments. I tried to think of the correct reply."N

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Julian's POV Ophelia slowly shook her head. "Nothing."Quiet took over the space again. Both of us didn't know what to talk about.Ophelia looked at the roof for a few long moments. Her lips shook before she spoke finally."I failed."I frowned right away. My heart dropped as soon as I heard those words."Don't say that.""I failed to protect our baby." Sorrow filled her tone Hearing those words made the load in my chest come back once again.I gently wiped my face with two hands. Tiredness sank deep into my body."The doctor said it wasn't your fault.""But it still happened."New drops fell from the sides of her eyes. She worked hard to keep her voice calm."I didn't even have the chance to do anything."A long sigh came from my mouth. The last few days took all the feeling I had left.I hardly slept. My days had turned into a never-ending loop of go

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Vivienne's POV That morning felt more still than the days that came before.After the helper fixed me up and swapped the wrap on my head, I leaned against the sick room bed with a hot cup of tea in my hands. The sickness that had stuck around since the surgery had not fully gone away but at least the thumping in my head has eased. My look moved to the hospital yard outside the window.Some families of patients were taking calm strolls through a small yard. A little boy ran after bubbles his dad blew into the air, and his giggles floated softly all the way to my room.A smile slowly found its way onto my face.I found myself thinking about Maximilian.If he was here, he might want to take me to the garden, even if my body was still weak."Mom, come take a walk with me."The made-up sound filled my heart with heat but left a known pain.A gentle knock sounded at the door."Come in."

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Vivienne's POV "Like what?”I raised my eyes to see him. My heart already knew the largest answer."If I go to Singapore, the care will most likely take a long time.""It might.""Then,"I stopped for a bit. Saying his name always made things harder,"Maximilian."He was the focus of each choice I made. Each pick somehow returned to him."I don't want to be away from him for too long."Dominic gave a small nod like he got it. He didn't break in."What else?"A bitter smile crossed my lips."My home.""My whole life is here."He crossed his arms over his body. His tone stayed peaceful."Vivienne.""Yes?""I'm not saying you must always go to a different country."Silence settled between us."I just want you to have a shot at help that you may not be able get here."I nibbled my bottom lip. Uncertainty

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Julian's POVI rubbed my temples. Watched Ophelia, who was finally asleep. Her breathing was steady now. The tears on her face were gone. She looked calm. It was a fragile calm.Her fingers were still holding the edge of the blanket. It was like she was scared to let go because if she did she would have to face the truth all over again. I let out a sigh. This day had been really tough on me.I slowly took my hand away from hers so I wouldn't wake her up. After making sure she was still asleep I got up. Walked to the window.It was dark outside. The streetlights were turning on one by one. The rain was gently tapping against the hospital window.My phone was vibrating again. This time it wasn't Vivienne calling.It was Dominic. I frowned, because I wasn't expecting him to call.After waiting for a seconds I answered. I put the phone to my ear. Spoke quietly."Hello.""Julian."Dominic sounded ca

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Julian’s POVI took a breath and let it out slowly. The words I spoke came from deep inside me."I want you to hold on to hope than give up." There was silence on the line again. I pictured her sitting by the hospital window thinking about what "I gave up once Julian." she said, her voice above a whisper.Every word she spoke was heavy with memories she had never shared with me before."I thought it was over before the surgery." My fingers tightened around the phone. My heart felt really heavy."I even started getting everything in order." "What do you mean?" "My documents." She paused for a moment."My savings for Maximilian." A painful feeling spread through my chest."I also got a few things ready that I wanted to leave for him." I swallowed hard feeling a lump in my throat. I had no idea she had been carrying all that by herself.

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