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After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 382 Blew Out The Candles
(Lydia)I leaned back on the sofa, the soft hum of the night filling the quiet living room. I’d waited for hours, my phone lying silent and unanswered beside me, a reminder that Thomas hadn’t returned any of my calls or texts. The clock was creeping past midnight, and a dull ache of disappointment settled in my chest. Ruby’s words from earlier lingered in my mind, every line about our future and making decisions about where we lived playing on repeat.After Ruby left, I’d thought about things she’d said and decided to prepare dinner myself with the cook’s help, hoping to talk things over with Thomas tonight. The idea had excited me, something different from our usual rushed meals or takeout after long days. I’d even set the table with candles, imagining a quiet dinner where we could talk through the big things, the small things, maybe even share a laugh. I wanted to tell him what Ruby had said about the ring and moving forward…about us.The kids had been thrilled with the dinner spr
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 383 Talk To Her
(Thomas)As I stared at the growing stacks of paperwork on my desk, I felt a familiar weight pressing down on me. Every document, every unread email, every report seemed to scream that I was falling behind. It was overwhelming. When I’d been in D.C. with Lydia, I knew I was letting work slide, but I didn’t have a choice. And then, with everything that happened with Nathan…I still barely had a grip on all of it. This pile-up was my reality now, the price of taking my eye off the ball. I knew I needed to catch up, to claw my way back to some semblance of control, but it felt like the harder I worked, the further behind I fell. Every time I thought I was getting somewhere, another issue popped up, another fire to put out.I hadn’t been able to tell Lydia, not really, just how much I was struggling to keep up. I’d hoped she wouldn’t notice, or maybe that I could push through it on my own and not drag her into it. Lydia had her own struggles, her own demons to face, and the last thing I
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 384 Trying To Reach Out
(Lydia)It’s like he’s here and gone at the same time. I’ll catch a glimpse of him as he’s heading out the door or hear his footsteps trailing upstairs after the kids have gone to bed, but his presence feels different. He’s not here, not really. The man who used to lean into the moments of calm and wrap his arms around me while the kids played nearby has turned inward, barely pausing long enough to say goodnight before he’s back to the relentless pace of work.I can feel it between us, this distance growing like a wedge that neither of us knows how to remove. And the worst part is that I understand why he’s doing it. The case, the press coverage, the daily onslaught of demands, he has so much on his plate. I know that, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t admire his drive, his sense of purpose. But this is different. This is him disappearing behind a wall I can’t break through.The morning sunlight filters through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow across the room, but it feels c
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 385 Brace For Whatever Came Next
(Thomas)I stared at my phone, scrolling through my recent calls to Lydia, each one unanswered. I could hardly blame her. I hadn’t exactly been present lately, not for her, not for the kids. I’d let work consume me, using the mountain of tasks as a wall to keep everyone out, including her. And now, here I was, trying to bridge the gap with a few missed calls, hoping for a simple conversation to fix things. If I was honest with myself, it was probably too little, too late. But I had to try. I told myself I’d try again later, that I’d keep trying until she picked up. I’d find a way to show her that I was still here, that I cared, that I was willing to be better.For now, though, I was on my way to meet Jack. He’d called me, asking for a favor, something that sounded like more than the usual. I could hear the hesitation in his voice, a hint of discomfort that piqued my curiosity. Jack wasn’t one to ask for help, and if he was coming to me, it was serious. As soon as we met up, Jack fil
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 386 Fix This
(Lydia)I couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t keep pretending that everything was okay, couldn’t keep brushing off the emptiness that had settled between us like fog, thick and impenetrable. Every day, Thomas drifted further away, vanishing into his work and his stress, leaving me here to pick up the pieces. And for too long, I’d told myself that it would pass, that this was just a phase, that he’d come back to me. But deep down, I knew that if I didn’t say something, the distance would keep growing until there was nothing left of us to save.So tonight, I waited for Thomas to come home. I didn’t go to bed, didn’t wait for his quiet footsteps in the dead of night. I sat at the kitchen table, staring at the clock, watching the minutes tick by until they bled into hours. Finally, close to midnight, I heard the click of the door, the sound of his shoes hitting the mat in the hallway.I rose, my hands clenched into fists to keep them from shaking, and stepped into the entryway just as he
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 387 Truth Laid Bare
(Thomas)Lydia’s words made me feel like a dam had burst open inside of my chest. All the things I had been keeping for her kept tumbling out of my mouth. I knew she might have an inkling of what was up with me, but she couldn’t possibly know all of the things running through my mind.“I haven’t been sleeping,” I started to tell her, my voice barely above a whisper, “Not properly, anyway. Ever since…well, since you were taken.” I swallowed hard, remembering those days, the gut-wrenching panic of not knowing if I’d ever see her again, “Every night, I’m jolted awake, terrified that…that I’ll turn over, and you won’t be there. Like this has all been some dream and you’re still…” my voice broke, the words catching in my throat, and I had to pause.She didn’t say anything, but her hand found mine, warm and steady, giving me the courage to continue.“It’s like there’s this…this fear that just sits with me, and no matter how many times I tell myself you’re safe now, that we’re safe, it doesn
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 388 Rekindle
(Lydia)Sitting across from Thomas at the kitchen table, I could feel a delicate thread of hope weaving between us. Our confrontation had cracked something open, but it was tender, uncertain, a raw promise that both of us wanted to make things right, though neither of us knew exactly where to start. I hadn’t felt this vulnerable in a long time, my emotions barely contained. Yet there was something grounding in Thomas’s steady gaze, a flicker of the man I fell in love with, a sense that perhaps he felt the same spark of possibility.I understood him better now that he had told me all about how he was feeling this entire time. I knew there was a lot brewing inside of him, but the depth of it had left me speechless.Thomas reached across the table, his fingers grazing mine, tentative but warm. “Lydia,” he said softly, his voice trembling, “I don’t want to lose you. I don’t want to keep making you feel like you’re waiting around for me, that you’re second to all of this other…stuff. I kn
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 389 The Perfect Spot
(Ruby)The moment I saw it, I knew. It was everything I’d been searching for. High ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a wall of tall, inviting windows overlooking a quiet, tree-lined street. Light poured into the space, casting a soft glow over the bare floors. I could already picture it, the carefully arranged racks, the vintage mirrors, the tables with neatly folded collections I’d been curating for months. This wasn’t just another storefront; it felt like the boutique had already come to life here, waiting for me to bring it into focus.I took a deep breath, my eyes roaming over the open space as I let the reality settle in. I was really going to do this. I’d finally found the spot. My heart pounded with a mix of exhilaration and nervous energy, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like something was solidifying in my life. But along with the excitement, there was another feeling edging its way in, a familiar flicker of doubt, that voice whispering in the background, rem
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After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 474 No Matter The Risk
(Thomas)The last time I saw Jack, he was deflecting my questions about what had happened to leave him injured and refusing any professional help. Typical Jack, always shielding others from his chaos, carrying the weight of his decisions like a stubborn mule. I knocked firmly on his apartment door, which was closed this time, knowing he’d hear the sound even through the thick, industrial-style door. After a moment, the door creaked open. Jack stood there, shirtless, a fresh bandage wrapped around his side. He looked tired but not beaten. That was my brother, gritty, relentless, and unyielding even when life knocked him down.“Thomas,” he greeted with a nod, stepping aside to let me in, “Didn’t expect you to drop by.”“Clearly,” I replied, gesturing to his appearance, “You could’ve at least put on a shirt for the occasion.”He smirked faintly, closing the door behind me. Jack’s apartment was neat but lived-in, a mix of modern decor and personal touches that reflected Jack’s no-nonsen
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 473 With A Quiet Prayer for Courage
(Lydia)The morning passed quietly, but my mind was anything but still. Talking to Mama in the garden earlier had eased some of the heaviness pressing down on my chest, but it hadn’t erased it entirely. It felt like smoothing a wrinkle in fabric only to have another one pop up. There were so many reasons for my hesitance, and the biggest one gnawed at me: I hadn’t told Thomas. I could still see his face from last night, relaxed and content, the way his eyes crinkled when he smiled at me over dinner. It had been a perfect evening, something we hadn’t shared in a long time. I hadn’t wanted to taint it with this...complication. But now, the silence I’d kept about Clara weighed on me like a stone. I stirred my coffee absently at the kitchen counter, staring out at the bright day outside. Mabel and Miles were at preschool, their laughter and chatter missing from the house, leaving it quieter than usual. Thomas had kissed me on the forehead before leaving for work, his expression one of
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 472 Meeting’s Set
(Thomas)The faint hum of my office phone was drowned out by the stack of emails I had been working through since the moment I arrived at work. The buzz of productivity was always welcome, a way to focus my mind, especially after the whirlwind of emotions from last night. The date with Lydia had been everything I hoped it would be, a moment of calm amid the chaos. I found myself smiling as I clicked through a report, her laughter from last night still echoing in my mind. It had been a while since I’d seen her truly happy, her guard down, and it reminded me of why I fought so hard to protect what we had built together. My cell phone vibrated on the desk, breaking my thoughts. I glanced at the screen: Aiden. That name always brought a mix of feelings. Reassurance, because he was a solid ally, and apprehension, because his calls often came with heavy news. I picked up, leaning back in my chair, "Aiden, what’s the update?" His voice was steady but carried an edge, like a surgeon
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 471 Help
(Adeline)The front garden was always my favorite place to sit, especially in the morning. The air carried a crisp freshness, and the soft rustle of leaves felt like nature’s whisper of reassurance. Today, I felt lighter, less weighed down by the fog of fatigue that had wrapped around me since the surgery. A week had passed, and though I knew there was still a long road ahead, scans, radiotherapy, and who knew what else, I was grateful for small mercies like this. Lydia sat beside me, her posture relaxed but her eyes distant. She should have been glowing after her date with Thomas last night; I’d seen her excitement all day leading up to it. Yet, there was something off about her today, a subtle undercurrent of worry she couldn’t quite hide. I reached over and patted her hand, drawing her out of her thoughts, “You seem troubled, my dear. What’s on your mind?” She blinked, then gave me a soft smile, though it didn’t quite reach her eyes, “Nothing to worry about, Mama. Just…think
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 470 I Was Wrong
(Margaret)The mansion was quiet, its grand halls and rooms bathed in moonlight, but I was still awake, as I often was these days. Sleep came sparingly. I’d taken to wandering the mansion late at night, a habit born of restlessness and regret. Tonight, I found myself seated in the parlor, nursing a lukewarm cup of tea, when I heard the faint creak of the front door. Ruby. Her steps were light but purposeful, and as she crossed into the hallway, I caught a glimpse of her face. She looked lost in thought, her brow furrowed, her lips pressed into a thin line. There was something about her expression that tugged at me, a pang I couldn’t quite place but that settled uncomfortably in my chest. “Ruby,” I called gently, my voice cutting through the stillness. She froze for a moment, her back to me, before turning slightly, her posture tense. Her eyes met mine briefly, a flicker of something unreadable passing through them, before she resumed her stride, heading toward the staircase.
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 469 A Hurried Departure
(Jack)The room was bathed in the muted glow of the television, the credits of the movie rolling silently on the screen. Ruby lay beside me, her head resting lightly against my shoulder, her breathing slow and even as she slept. I didn’t dare move. Instead, I let my gaze linger on her, taking in the soft lines of her face, the way her lashes rested against her cheeks, the slight rise and fall of her chest. Her hair framed her face, catching the dim light in a way that made her look almost ethereal. I shouldn’t be doing this, shouldn’t let myself get caught up in the illusion. But in that moment, it felt impossible not to. For years, this apartment had been a space I’d tried to keep void of emotion, a place where I could compartmentalize my life, separate work from personal chaos. But Ruby had changed that. When she’d been here, this place had felt alive, warm. And now, with her asleep beside me, it felt like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from.My mind wandered back to the few
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 468 Stubborn
(Ruby)I stood outside Jack’s apartment door, my hand hesitating over the knocker. I shouldn’t be here. I’d already done more than enough, stitched him up, watching him avoid my questions like he always did. But despite every logical reason to stay away, I was here. Because this wasn’t just anyone, it was Jack. The Jack who had once made me laugh so hard I cried, who had shared countless quiet evenings with me in this very apartment. The Jack who, despite all the hurt and chaos, still managed to make my heart skip a beat when I thought of him. I pressed my lips together, pushing the memories aside. This wasn’t about rekindling anything; it was about making sure he was okay. He had shown up at my door injured and vulnerable, and no matter how much time had passed or how complicated things had gotten, I couldn’t ignore that. Taking a deep breath, I knocked. When Jack opened the door, his surprise was clear, though he quickly masked it with that practiced cool demeanor of his.
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 467 On My Terms
(Jack)I sat on the edge of my couch, staring at the bandage on my side, frustration boiling just beneath the surface. The room was quiet, save for the faint hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen. The family doctor had left about an hour ago after re-dressing my wound. He was efficient and professional, as always, and I appreciated the care. But damn it, why hadn’t I thought to call him in the first place? The moment I got injured, my instincts hadn’t pointed me toward practicality or logic. No, instead, I’d ended up at Ruby’s apartment, bloodied and in desperate need of stitches. I didn’t even remember the exact route I’d taken to get there, just that I had. Like my brain had been hardwired to seek her out, even when it made no sense. It embarrassed me now. Ruby had been nothing but calm and steady as she stitched me up, but I could tell how unsettled she was underneath that brave exterior. And I’d put her in that position, dragged her into something she had no business being
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 466 Date Night
(Lydia)The drive back to the mansion felt electric, charged with an energy I couldn’t quite put into words. Thomas’s hand rested on my thigh as he navigated the quiet streets, his fingers brushing gently against my skin. Neither of us said much; the connection between us was palpable without needing words. By the time we reached the house and stepped through the door, it was as if the air around us crackled with anticipation. Ruby had left a note on the counter saying the kids were asleep and she’d see us tomorrow. I smiled, grateful for her support, but my focus was entirely on Thomas. As soon as the door to our bedroom clicked shut behind us, it was like a dam broke. His lips were on mine in an instant, hot and urgent, pulling me into him as if the space between us was unbearable. My hands found their way to his shoulders, then his hair, as I pressed closer, feeling the hard lines of his body against mine. “Lydia,” he murmured, his voice low and thick with desire. I didn’t
