All Chapters of Her Regret Brought Him Back: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

"I'm going to marry Vivienne."Elise froze in her chair.The pencil that had been dancing at her fingertips stopped.She looked up. Staring at Callum Voss—her husband—who stood flatly in the doorway of her workroom.Callum's white shirt was already loosened two buttons from the top, his hair, so neat that morning, now slightly disheveled."I won't say it again," Callum added. "And I don't need your permission."Callum's face was flat. It showed no remorse or hesitation. He hadn't come to argue, only to inform.Elise turned her chair fully to face him.Three seconds.Long enough for anyone untrained to start crying and fill the silence with unnecessary words. But two years of living under the same roof as Callum Voss had taught Elise one thing. This man never misread silence. He knew when someone was quiet because they were shattered, and when someone was quiet because they were choosing to be.Elise chose."Fine," Elise said, calm and controlled.There was a small movement in Callum's

Elise interrupted the conversation as she stepped inside. She let out a slow breath. So Callum hadn't waited long at all to tell his mother about the divorce plans. Even though there was still plenty of time left.Diana glared the moment she saw Elise appear in the doorway. "Finally, you're home."No greeting. No small talk. Diana simply looked Elise over from head to toe, then went straight back to the subject she'd been discussing with Callum."How much are you asking for?" Diana folded her hands in her lap. "Five hundred thousand dollars? A million? Just name it. Mama will give it to you."Elise didn't answer. She slowly took off her jacket and draped it over her arm."There's no need for this four-week divorce process," Diana continued, her voice rising slightly at the lack of response. "Our lawyers can finish all the paperwork in three days. You sign, Callum signs, done. Clean. No need for any extra drama."Elise walked to the empty sofa across from Diana. She sat down calmly, ba

Callum stood facing Elise. His stare grew sharper."I'm not setting you up," Elise said calmly. "I just want you to show some sincerity."Elise stayed where she was, the dirty plates still on the table. She held Callum's gaze as he stood there now, jaw tightening."If you keep seeing Vivienne, the gossip about your relationship will only grow bigger. And if that happens, how could anyone believe our household is fine?"Callum's jaw tightened further. "It's not gossip. I really am in a relationship with Vivienne."Elise's hand trembled slightly at the admission. Callum hadn't even tried to hide it. He'd said it bluntly."I know." Elise's voice remained flat. "But our main goal for these four weeks is to convince Mr. Harlan about our relationship, so he won't hesitate to sign the contract with me. If you won't stay away from Vivienne for now, then our agreement is pointless. And the divorce you're hoping for will never happen."Callum fell silent.Irritation was clear on his face, but h