All Chapters of Her Return, His Regret : Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

133 Chapters

081 Blind all along

***~~Soren~~***Two weeks later.I got to work and push the elevator button to the top floor. Board meeting day.I want to say I'm not worried, but that'd be a fat lie.I am, more than I'm willing to admit.The elevator pings and I step out into the boardroom. Looks like everyone is here and the room is buzzing.I see my grandfather and he gives me a curt nod.I still haven't told him about Liam, didn't want to disrupt his vacation.Now that he's back. I'll have to find time and talk to him.Then the whispers starts.Mrs Marie leans toward Frodd. “What's going on in here? It's never this energetic.”“You didn't hear?” The middle aged man with his glasses perched above his nose says and when Marie shakes her head he continues. “Apparently, some shareholders sold out to an unknown person that has now acquired quite a sum,”“What?!” The man next to her joins. “How does this even happen?”Frodd chips in. “If this continues, then L&S might not be under Lancaster ownership anymore,”I st

082 Stay off him

***~~Dahlia~~***Soren looks like he's about to shatter.His eyes hasn't left me.I face him with a defiant look of my own but my stomach turns.This was what I wanted — to break him, to watch him face critics. To make him feel half of what I felt.But why do I feel this strange tightness in my chest. A lump forms in my throat, I swallow it.I can feel Pa Alfred's gaze on me but I don't turn.I take a sharp breath. I won't cower. I'll make Soren pay for the pain he caused me and I won't feel bad about it.As soon as all the documents are signed, I got up and head for the door.“Dahlia…?” Someone follows me quickly behind me but my steps doesn't falter.I know it's him.I've got nothing to say to him. I haven't even done half of what I intend to do and he's already shaken?The corridor stretched ahead, polished floors, glass walls— too bright, too open. I focused on that. On walking. On keeping the rhythm of my heels steady.I quickened my step, trying to get into my office and lock h

083 Ripped off

***~~Soren~~***My thoughts has been reeling.I needed to clear my head.I still haven't figured out why Dr Frank would lie about Delilah’s treatment.He's not here to answer for himself.But that's not what has me wired up, it's how to get Lilah to let me into our son's life.I know I was a terrible husband. I was reckless — didn't treat Lilah like she deserved to be treated.And now, I have a sinking feeling she's here to hurt me back.I need to find a way to show her that I'm sorry for everything. That I can be a great father and a husband.I just want us to pick up from where we left off.My phone rings.I run a hand through my hair, exhausted.It's not my grandpa's assistant. It's Alfred himself.“Come see me at the house, Soren. Thought you might've something to say to me,” he lets out as soon as I answered.I pinch the bridge of my nose. “Ok.”****Eden nods at me with a big grin on his face. I pause. “How's your wife?”He gives me a look. “Grandpa mentioned you took a few

084 Guilt lives here

***~~Delilah~~***I want to sleep but I can't.I've been tossing and turning all night.Soren knows.He's bound to find out but I didn't think it'll affect me this much.Maybe it doesn't.It's just — the shock of hearing him say all that.He sounded hurt….like I've done half of what he did.What bothers me more is Liam's paternity. I don't know how he did it, but he's got his evidence on paper.I tore it but I'm more than certain he has more stashed up somewhere.He could run a million test, it changes nothing.I tell myself this but why can't I sleep?Why does his hurt face haunts me.It shouldn't.Tossing the sheets aside, I get myself out of bed, and head downstairs.My mother's room is just opposite from mine. I don't check in.I go to Liam's instead. He's fast asleep hugging his new teddy, the one Soren got him and with Ziggy by his side.I close the door back and head downstairs for a bottle of water, anything to get my mind off things.“Mom?” I call lifting my brows. “You're

085 Twisted game

***~~Soren~~***Eden pulls the door open with a curt nod.I halt.“Can I have a few minutes of your time?” I ask. “It won't be long, five minutes.”“Yes, sure.”He follows me to my car because that's where I feel the safest.It's clear now that I need to be cautious especially where my family is.And about that tattoo, I need to look closely.I have a sinking feeling that it's same one.I turn to Eden as soon as we get to the car. He's the only staff I trust. “It's about my mom,” I let out, watching as his brows lifts. “I have questions, tons of them Eden, and you're the only one I can ask,”He scratches his chin. “That's over two decades ago. I— I'm older now, my memory is not as great…”I cut in, desperate. “I know. I…I need closure. I just want justice to prevail,”Something flickers through his eyes, but it's gone as quickly as it came, then he gives a slow nod.“Alfred says you were the closest to my mom. I don't remember much. But if that is true then you'd know who she went to

086 Is that a threat?

***~~Cameron~~***“Going after your brother's wife won't help your case Cameron,” my best friend Jayden tells me.I shoot him a look. “Ex-wife,” I hiss. “She's not bound to him anymore,”He laughs but it lacks humor. “That’s where you're mistaken, man. They're still married,”“Well, just on papers. Right now, Delilah hates him and I think that's my chance,” I say, trying to convince myself of my words.He studies me. “Do you like Delilah or you just want what Soren has?”I've liked— loved Delilah from the very moment I saw her.I met her first. I know she probably doesn't remember but I do.At that grocery store that mom owns. I had gone for supervision in her stead when I saw her.A beautiful, tall and a literal face card. She had thrifted clothes on but that didn't hide her beauty and sculpted body.She caught my attention at first sight, when I asked the manager, he said she had been working here for over two years.I said hello but she regarded me with a nod, barely even looking

087 I'm all he needs

***~~Delilah/Dahlia~~***I managed to bypass Liam's request.I wasn't going to take him to the house of the same man I want to shield him away from.So I choose something in-between. Something he can't say no to. “Let's go see Meghan. She'd make your favorite,”His brows lifts and he nods sharply. “All right. Aunty Meghan makes the best pasta,”That was it and I can only hope he doesn't bring this up again.Meghan welcomed the idea when I called to tell her and now we're on our way to see her.I press the bell, holding Liam with my other hand.Meghan opens the door with puffy eyes and I blink, scanning her.It's all red, like she cried half the day.Liam rushes to her and she masks it, offering a smile too bright.“Hey boo. I made your favorite, you'll love this one more,”Liam squeals but I can't seem to take my eyes off Meghan.“Are you okay?” I ask, throat dry.But she ignores me, gives me a look and takes Liam inside.“Remember that Play-Doh we talked about?” She asks him as the

088 Let him stay

***~~Delilah~~***The doorbell rings and I sighed, heading to the door, ready to cuss Cameron out.I was done playing nice with him.But when I opened the door, I stilled.It's not Cameron.It's Soren.Wait.How did he find where lived?The hospital too.Who am l kidding?Cameron suss that out.For Soren, it's an easy peasy.But I hate that he's here.My jaw locks, and I reach to slam the door shut. I don't want to see him.Talking to him stresses me out.It's like both brothers are out to ruin my day.“Delilah, don't please—,” Soren's plea echoes just as I swing the door shut. But instead of hearing the door latch, I hear a sharp groan of pain.Glancing down in alarm, I see Soren's hand wedged between the door and the frame, stopping it from closing completely.Soren quickly withdraws his hand, clutching it close to his chest. I notice his knuckles are swollen and discolored, a clear sign that it had hit him hard.My breath caught and I pull the door open, stepping out to look at So

089 His urgent request

***~~Delilah~~***I stab on the steak, my eyes darting from Liam to Soren.It's like the more I try to separate these two, the more it backfires.Liam who couldn't even talk to Logan when he came for dinner was all over Soren.He even lets Soren feed him.My mother sits there in silence, her eyes on Liam and Soren, and then back to her phone.My fist curls tight against my fork and I blurt out. “Baby…eat your food by yourself,” I don't know why he keeps clinging to him.“Why?”I frown. “Because you have hands, you're a big boy and— you're not letting your friend eat his food,” I give Soren a look when I say this.Liam pouts, and before I can blink, he scoops his food and extends it to Soren. My face drops, and maybe Soren sees it.He shakes his head. “No, you eat,” he says, smiling at Liam.His eyes darts between us and then he nods and eats the food.I exhale, digging into the steak. Maybe I'm letting my emotions get the better of me.And I can't be mad at Liam for wanting his fri

090 My father's wish

***~~Soren~~***I never liked Delilah’s mom, not only because she was an addict and took advantage of Lilah's kind heart.She can't be trusted. And she genuinely doesn't care about Lilah.I've witnessed this firsthand.At her funeral, she was absent, she took the money and disappeared.Now, she's back into Delilah's life like nothing happened.I don't know the game she's playing, but I could've sworn I saw her sending out a text.Did she inform Logan that I was here?Was she extorting him too?My hands clench as her questions hangs over us.I can tell it was intentional. Either to stir trouble or to get a reaction out of me.Whatever it is, I want Logan away from Lilah.He's been doing everything he can to push my buttons, to ragebait me. His words, actions — it was just to get at me.And that cocky smile he usually wears pisses me off more than anything.The room is silent now, you could hear a pin drop.Are they a thing now?I wait with bated breath, blood boiling beneath the surf

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