All Chapters of EX-HUSBAND’S REGRET(The Wife He Discarded): Chapter 191 - Chapter 200

The clock on my computer read 6:47 p.m. when I finally leaned back in my chair.For a few seconds, I just stared at the screen.The words blurred together.I blinked slowly, then rubbed my eyes with the tips of my fingers.I was done.Completely done.The entire day had felt like one long meeting after another, and all I wanted now was to go home.I shut down my computer, gathered the few things I needed, and stood.Leo was on the ground playing with his Iron Man car, completely absorbed in his fake scenarios and fake characters.“Come on, sweetheart. We’re going home.”He looked up at me.“Okay, Mummy.”I picked up Leo’s bag and my handbag while Leo stood up, still clutching his new car.We left the office together.By the time we reached home, the sky had already darkened.The drive had been quiet. At some point along the way, Leo had fallen asleep in the back seat, his little arms wrapped tightly around the Iron Man car.When I parked in front of the house, I turned around to look

The rest of the week passed faster than I expected.After Monday, the days seemed to blur into one another.Tuesday came with another round of meetings, phone calls, and decisions that needed my attention. Leo came to work with me again, mostly because he had already decided that staying home without me was unacceptable.He spent most of his time playing with his new Iron Man car.Apparently, Dominic had chosen well.The little car followed Leo everywhere.It went from the couch to the carpet, from the carpet to the hallway, and once, somehow, ended up underneath my desk while I was in the middle of a video conference.I had to mute myself while Leo crawled under my desk to retrieve it.I still wasn’t sure whether I was more embarrassed by the interruption or amused by how seriously he took that little car.And every time he mentioned Scholarship Man, something inside me tightened.I tried not to think about it too much.There were already enough things occupying my mind.The Seoul di

Hayes stepped forward, his eyebrows lifting as he looked from Pierce to Reed.“You didn’t tell us he was coming.”Pierce shrugged as if there was nothing unusual about the situation.“I didn’t think it was a big deal.”I gave him a look.It was absolutely a big deal.Reed was already walking toward us, one hand tucked casually into his pocket. He wore a relaxed smile, looking completely at ease despite the fact that he had just appeared at my birthday celebration without warning.“Morning, everyone.”He greeted the others as he approached.Hayes nodded.“Morning.”Ford gave him a brief smile.“Good to see you.”Then Reed’s eyes settled on me.His smile widened.“Happy birthday, Miss Sterling.”“Thank you.”I smiled back, still trying to process the fact that he was actually standing here.I turned my head slowly toward Pierce.He caught my look.“What?”I narrowed my eyes.He smiled innocently.I knew that smile.Pierce slipped an arm around Reed’s shoulder.“Reed asked me to hang out

Pierce’s voice carried across the deck.“We’re here.”I looked up.The boat had slowed.I immediately turned toward the front.For a moment, I forgot to breathe.An island stretched ahead of us.White sand curved around the edge of the island, almost glowing beneath the early afternoon sun. Tall palm trees lined the beach, their leaves moving lazily in the warm breeze. Beyond them were patches of thick green vegetation and a few low, elegant buildings tucked into the landscape.The water surrounding the island was impossibly clear.I could see shades of blue changing beneath the surface, from pale turquoise near the shore to a deeper blue farther out.I stared.“You’re kidding.”Hayes smiled.I looked at him.“You guys brought me to a private island?”He shrugged.“Enjoy your birthday.”I laughed.“This is more than a birthday.”The boat moved closer to the dock.I stood near the railing, unable to take my eyes off the island.There were no crowds.No noise.No other boats packed arou

Soon everyone was moving between the jet skis, swimming, and sitting beneath the cabanas.After a while, we decided to go snorkeling.The staff helped us with the equipment and explained where we could safely go.Leo stayed closer to the shore with Hayes and Camille while the rest of us went farther out.The water was warm.Clear enough that I could see beneath me almost immediately.I lowered my face into the water.The world became quiet.Only my breathing.The movement of the water.And flashes of bright fish moving between the rocks below.I surfaced.“Oh my God.”Ford laughed.“Pretty, right?”“It’s beautiful.”We moved farther out.At one point, I noticed Reed swimming a short distance away.He pointed toward something beneath us.I followed his direction.A school of small silver fish moved beneath the surface.I nodded.Then we both dipped beneath the water again.The fish scattered as we approached.When I surfaced, I pushed my wet hair away from my face.“That was beautiful.