After The Vows
“No… no, Alia—”
“Let me finish,” I raised my hand, stopping him. “Don’t interrupt.”
I took a step closer, my voice low but filled with years of hurt.
“You thinking I left you to die… that was just what you needed to ease your conscience while you cheated.”
I tilted my head slightly.“You know I’m right.”
His lips parted… but no words came out.
“I made a mistake, Alia,” he said finally, his voice heavy. “And I regret it every day. I regret not returning the love you gave me… I regret not being a good husband to you… I regret—”