All Chapters of The Mistake He Regrets.: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

38 Chapters

Chapter Twenty-one.

Victoria stood alone in the living room of the new villa Declan had bought for them.“Hello?” she called, pressing the phone tighter against her ear.The line had already gone dead.A flash of irritation crossed her face.How dare Declan cut the call on her?She flung the phone onto the couch and let out a frustrated groan.This was supposed to be her chance.But Elysia still being alive was ruining everything.Not just Elysia. That old hag too. Declan's mother.Ever since the incident at the hospital—ever since Declan had broken the news of her pregnancy to his mother—everything had gone sour.Instead of accepting her into the Windsor family the way she'd expected, Eleanor had even completely shut her out.And Declan...Declan hadn't come home in two weeks.That was what was driving her insane.Victoria picked up her phone again and unlocked it.She scrolled through her contacts before tapping on a number.It rang twice before the call connected."What now?" a gruff voice answered im

Chapter Twenty-two.

"Is everything okay?"Bene slammed on the brakes, startled.Declan didn't answer.His eyes were fixed on the entrance of a flower and gift shop.A man stepped out carrying a large bouquet of white lotus lilies in one hand and a small cake box in the other.Declan's brows slowly knitted together.It was the same man from the photographs.But now that he was seeing his face clearly...Wait.Kai Parsons?The quiet boy who used to trail after Elysia every time his parents brought him to visit the St. Laurent residence.Declan watched as Kai's driver stepped out, opened the rear door for him, carefully placed the flowers and cake box inside, then climbed back behind the wheel.The car slowly pulled away from the curb."If Kai was in those photographs..." Declan murmured.Then he knew where Elysia was."Follow that car," he ordered."Yes, sir."Maybe… Maybe Elysia was with him.His gaze lingered on the bouquet of white lotus lilies resting in the back seat.Those flowers… Were they for her?

Chapter Twenty-three.

Declan stumbled back a step.Every single word they'd said was true. But the one that lingered...The one that refused to leave his head… Was the part about Elysia crying herself to sleep."One last thing, Mr. Windsor," Elysia's sister said. "If you have a shred of decency left..."She looked him straight in the eye."...you'll sign the divorce papers and set my sister free."Declan slowly lifted his gaze to meet hers.She held it for a second longer before turning around and walking back into the house with her daughter.Nicole remained where she was. She looked at him one last time.Then… She shut the door in his face.The sound echoed through the quiet afternoon.For a long moment, Declan simply stood there. He felt like a cat that had just been drenched in freezing water.Slowly… He turned around and walked back toward the estate gates.Divorce.Divorcing Elysia wasn't that simple.If he signed those papers… He'd lose her.He'd lose the child she was carrying. He'd lose every chan

Chapter Twenty-four.

"I still can't believe your mom has so much influence in the medical field."Elysia smiled.She and Jade had just stepped out of the Institute of Health Research.The reception they'd received had been unexpectedly warm.Not just because of her mother.Nicole St. Laurent wasn't simply a renowned cardiologist.Over the years, she'd become one of the most respected names in cardiovascular medicine, both at home and abroad.Despite that… She'd always kept a remarkably low profile.Within the institute, however… She was nothing short of a legend."You're going to surpass your mother one day."Professor Wright's words echoed in Elysia's mind.He'd been one of her lecturers back at the medical academy she'd attended before marrying Declan.Although she'd left campus after the marriage...She'd continued most of her coursework online. She'd never completely abandoned medicine.Elysia was still smiling by the time they reached the parking lot.Jade walked beside her, still talking about the v

Chapter Twenty-five.

"Okay... good." Victoria smiled into the phone."I'll be there in half an hour... maybe an hour." She paused to listen. "You already know what to do."Declan glanced at her but said nothing.She was smiling. Not the fake, pitiful smile she'd worn back at W Holdings.This one looked genuine. Like she'd just won an award. Or conquered something she'd been chasing for a long time.When the call ended, she casually dropped the phone onto her lap and leaned back against the seat.She didn't cling to his arm this time. She didn't rest her head on his shoulder either.She simply sat there… Smiling to herself."Won the lottery?" Declan muttered as he looked away.The car slowed to a stop at the gates of the new villa.Ever since buying the place… He'd barely spent a night there."Oh..." Victoria laughed softly. "It's much better than winning the lottery."She lowered a hand to her stomach, gently rubbing it."I'm securing the future of our baby."Her smile widened.Then she leaned against hi

Chapter Twenty-six.

"Stop the car here."Victoria's voice came suddenly.The driver immediately stepped on the brakes. The car rolled to a stop by the side of the road."Ma'am?" He frowned, glancing at her through the rear-view mirror. "Do you need something?"Victoria rolled her eyes."That's none of your business."She opened the door and stepped out.The driver quickly got out after her. His brows pulled together in confusion.Why here?They weren't anywhere near her mother's house. The neighborhood was quiet and unfamiliar.What was she doing?"Ma'am, where are you going?" he asked nervously. "This area may not be safe."A knot formed in his stomach.This was Mr. Windsor's woman.If anything happened to her while she was under his watch… Mr. Windsor would never let him off the hook.Victoria stopped walking. She turned around slowly."Will you just shut up?" she snapped."Are you trying to get on my nerves?"The driver immediately lowered his head. "But, Ma'am... the boss—"He was only trying to prot

Chapter Twenty-Seven.

"Elysia!" Kai shouted as he ran into the abandoned building.Nicholas followed right behind him without a second thought."Spread out! Don't let a single one of them escape!" the detective barked at his men.The officers immediately split up, disappearing into different parts of the building with their guns raised.Declan rushed in after them.Inside the building, one of the abductors had Elysia locked in a chokehold, a gun pressed against the side of her head.A few feet away, Jade lay in a pool of her own blood."Please..." Elysia sobbed. "She's dying... please save her."The abductor's eyes widened the moment the warehouse doors were kicked open.Men rushed in from every direction.Some of the policemen had already entered through the other entrances, completely surrounding the building.There was nowhere left to run."Jade!"Nicholas's eyes widened at the sight before him.Jade was lying on the floor, clutching the side where she'd been shot. Blood had already soaked through her c

Chapter Twenty-eight

"Doctor!!"Nicholas's voice echoed through the hospital the moment the automatic glass doors slid open.He rushed inside with Jade in his arms, his shirt completely soaked with her blood."We need a doctor!" Detective Baker shouted as he hurried in behind him."Gunshot victims!"The emergency department erupted into motion.Doctors and nurses rushed toward them, pushing stretchers as they called instructions to one another.Outside, Declan's Rolls-Royce screeched to a stop in front of the emergency entrance.He immediately threw the door open and stepped out.Elysia didn't.She remained in the back seat, still cradling Kai in her arms.Her entire body was trembling. She didn't know what to do.She didn't even know if moving him would make things worse.His face had gone frighteningly pale, and every shallow breath looked more painful than the last.This was all because of her.If she hadn't gone to the institute… If she hadn't become the target...None of this would've happened."Plea

Chapter Twenty-nine

"Ely!"Camille's voice rang through the emergency hallway the moment she burst out of the elevator.Nicole and Rémy were right behind her, all three of them having rushed over the instant Camille called from the hospital.Elysia slowly lifted her head.The moment Camille saw her younger sister, her steps faltered.Blood.There was blood everywhere.It stained Elysia's sweater, soaked into her sleeves and covered both trembling hands. Even her cheeks carried faint crimson smears where she'd unknowingly brushed them.For one horrifying second, Camille thought it was Elysia's.Her heart nearly stopped."Elysia..." she whispered, rushing toward her.She dropped to her knees in front of her sister and grabbed her shoulders with shaking hands, frantically looking her over."Are you hurt? Where are you bleeding? Tell me where you're hurt."Elysia stared at her blankly before slowly shaking her head."It's... it's not mine."The words barely left her lips before her voice cracked."It's Kai's

Chapter Thirty.

"I asked you to bring her back to the Windsor family's residence!"Alistair's furious voice thundered through the home office.The moment Daniel stepped through the door, a bound document came flying across the room.It struck him squarely in the chest before falling to the floor.Daniel looked down at it for a brief second.His jaw tightened.His fingers slowly clenched and unclenched at his sides.He was getting tired of his elder brother's constant lectures."You think I didn't try?" Daniel shot back, jabbing a finger toward him. "How was I supposed to know half the damn city would get involved?"Alistair scoffed.He rose from behind his desk and began pacing the length of the office with both hands clasped behind his back."You make it sound like I planned for it," Daniel continued impatiently. "Even your son showed up trying to play the hero."Alistair stopped walking.His head turned sharply toward his younger brother before a deep frown settled on his face."Of course he did,"

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