Chapter 1 — Not a Substitute

“I want a divorce.”The words fell just like that from Mike’s lips the moment the front door closed behind him, as if he had prepared them long ago and was only now finally releasing them without hesitation.Elara, who was standing in the middle of the living room, was still holding a glass of water in her hand. The thin steam rising from the warm water slowly faded, just like the expression on her face that instantly froze. She turned slowly, her movement almost imperceptible, only her eyes searching for the face of the man in front of her, as if hoping she had heard him wrong.“What did you say?” her voice came out softly. “You said… divorce?”Mike did not answer immediately. He took off his black suit jacket in one swift motion, then tossed it onto the sofa without really paying attention to where it landed. His jaw tightened, and when he finally turned to look at her, there was not even the slightest warmth in his gaze.“Yes, Elara,” he said shortly, his voice flat. “This is enoug

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Chapter 2 — I Don’t Want a Divorce

Morning came without truly giving Elara time to rest. The clock on the wall already showed seven twenty when she finally came down from her room, her steps slow, her body still feeling exhausted after spending the entire night barely able to close her eyes.She paused for a moment in front of the dining table. The glass of milk she had prepared earlier had already started to grow cold.Before she could even pull out a chair, the doorbell suddenly rang.Elara frowned slightly, a little puzzled. “Who could it be this early in the morning…” she murmured, then walked toward the door.But the moment the door opened, her steps came to an immediate halt.Three people were standing there—the people she knew the most, and at the same time, the very people she least wanted to see.Who else could it be but Ryan Yoris, her father, Vina Estelle, her stepmother, and Vania Yoris, her stepsister.For a moment, Elara simply stood there in silence. Then, as usual, she put on a faint smile that seemed f

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Chapter 3 — The Invisible Wound

The front door had just closed after Ryan, Vina, and Vania left, but the cold air they had left behind still lingered throughout the room. Elara stood upright in the middle of the living room, her face calm, while her fingers, folded at her sides, were clenched so tightly that her knuckles had turned white.Mike stood a few steps in front of her. His gaze had turned cold again, as if the man who had gently comforted Vania earlier was not the same person.He took his black suit jacket from the back of the sofa, then put it on with calm movements.“If you still want to stay, that’s up to you,” Mike said without looking at her. His voice was flat, almost without emotion. “But don’t expect anything.”Elara slowly lifted her face.Mike turned to look at her, his eyes sharp and hard. “No matter how long,” he continued softly yet piercingly, “I will never consider you my wife.”Those words landed right in Elara’s chest like shards of glass, painfully sharp.Yet her face remained calm. She di

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Chapter 4 — The Fire Begins to Burn

That afternoon, the city sky looked overcast as Elara stepped into a café located not far from the business district. The warm aroma of coffee mixed with the soft sound of piano melodies filled the room, creating a calm atmosphere that contrasted with the storm inside her heart.At the corner near the window, Eric Calthom was already waiting.The man stood up when he saw Elara arrive. His body was tall, dressed in a simple white shirt with a navy suit jacket hanging over the back of the chair. His face was still the same as it had been several years ago—calm, warm, and always giving a sense of security.“Elara,” Eric greeted with a faint smile.Elara returned the smile and sat down in front of him. “Thank you for being willing to meet me this quickly.”Eric slowly shook his head. “For you, I’m ready anytime.”A waiter came over carrying two cups of coffee that seemed to have been ordered in advance by Eric. Elara stared at the cup for a few seconds, then let out a long breath.“You lo

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All Chapters of He Regretted It and Begged for a Second Chance: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

Chapter 1 — Not a Substitute

Chapter 2 — I Don’t Want a Divorce

Chapter 3 — The Invisible Wound

Chapter 4 — The Fire Begins to Burn