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26: Haunted
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Never: HIS REGRET 27: She called him "daddy"
Liam's POV“Why hasn't she called? And why hasn’t she separated from him yet?” I asked myself, feeling utterly frustrated as I picked up the cup of black coffee from the table.It was meant to be a simple delivery; an accomplishment. I rubbed the back of my head in agony, my thoughts circling around the possibility that she hadn’t received the envelope.My gaze darted to the report I had just received this morning, stating that the two were seen together, holding arms and driving out of the house. My heart seethed with rage and deep disdain for them. If only I could find a clue to dismantle his plots; that would be a great start for me, or so I thought.I knew very well that I was the target, and Olivia was just a pawn. But she didn’t see it that way, even after I had told her to her face who he truly was. A sudden pang struck my heart, though I wasn’t sure why. It wasn’t the usual feeling of dread toward Olivia but something softer; affection. I shrugged it off, convincing myself tha
Last Updated : 2025-01-30Never: HIS REGRET 28: Her Return
My gaze drifted toward Mum, who remained fixed in the opposite direction, obviously avoiding mine. I tilted my head downward to behold the child still wrapped around my mid-section. The urge to pull her away surged, but I restrained myself; that would be a little too harsh for a child her age.“What? How am I your daddy?” I asked almost immediately.“That’s because she is your child,” a familiar voice said, approaching from the left side of the large living room, obviously coming out of the washroom. I turned to meet her gaze, almost stunned.“Fiona!”“Yes, it’s me, and it’s been a long while, right?” she questioned, moving closer to take her seat. Just as expected, the little child loosened her embrace and ran back to sit next to Mum, who now opened her arms for her to hop in.Everything felt like a nightmare. I stood rooted to the spot as my gaze shifted amongst them intermittently.“Don’t just stand there and watch. You’re as incompetent as your younger brother thinks,” Dad blurted
Last Updated : 2025-01-30Never: HIS REGRET 29: Haunted 2
Olivia's POV The thoughts never left my mind as I drove back home with Jumia. I needed to do something; I knew I had to find out what was going on and identify that tattoo once again.That memory kept replaying in my head, bit by bit, scene by scene. I held my head in my hands and closed my eyes once I was seated on the couch.“Mum, you don't seem alright. Did anyone hurt you?” Jumia's voice broke through my thoughts, and I lifted my head to meet his gaze. I had no idea what was happening to me or why I was so consumed by these memories that I had practically ignored my son, putting them before him; oblivious to the fact that he was still standing right in front of me.“Mum is alright,” I said, trying to assure him with my words, even though I knew he wouldn't believe me.“Mum, you’re not fine. I noticed it from the moment you came to pick me up. Tell me what’s bothering you, and I’ll make sure I fix it for you,” he replied, his innocent gaze locked on mine.I marveled at his confide
Last Updated : 2025-01-31Never: HIS REGRET 30: Stuck
Liam's POV “What the heck do you think you’re doing? Why are you here?” I asked in a sad tone. My gaze darkened with dread as I watched him move closer, the doctor following along.A funny smirk formed at the corner of his lips, leaving me speechless but filling me with even more bitter grief than before. I couldn't believe they had all planned to do this to me. I thought family was supposed to protect each other. But no, in my case, it was just the opposite, and I was getting fed up with it. I wouldn't condone any of this anymore, no! Not anymore.I stood still, my heart seething with rage and agony. My hands clenched into fists as I watched everything unfold right before me.“I did no wrong by bringing the doctor over, as instructed by Mum, for the DNA test. If the child truly isn't yours, like you claim, then why deny a DNA test that would prove to everyone that you’re right?” Dominion chimed in, his voice filled with sarcasm. I huffed, feeling disgusted by their entire presence.
Last Updated : 2025-02-01Never: HIS REGRET 31: No Clue
I unlocked the door swiftly in rage and threw the keys on the floor, ignoring the calls and tantrums. I slammed the door behind me and moved quickly toward my car.Once inside, I drove off into the dark, speeding with no direction in mind. All I wanted was to clear the air, to free my heart from worries, to wake up and find out it was all just a nightmare that never existed.The sad expression on that child’s face when I declared I wasn't her father tore a part of my being into shreds. I still felt the sting of that moment even after leaving the house. Her loving smile, the way she had run to embrace me, calling me "Dad," kept popping up in my heart. However, I still couldn't come to terms with such a discovery or connect the dots.“Fiona… the child… how?” I asked aloud in my thoughts, speeding even more into the dark.A flash of light shone brightly against my eyelids, beaming so intensely that I winced, trying to absorb the glare. But its illumination was so overwhelming that I grip
Last Updated : 2025-02-01Never: HIS REGRET 32: Lion's Den
Olivia’s POV Bang!The loud sound echoed at the back of my head. It reeled through my being, my memories gradually fading; everything becoming blurred. I could see the dim lights of the car pointing in a direction.“Mum!” I saw Jumia calling out loudly, his innocent face blurring with concern that broke my heart. My eyes closed.*****I followed the car, accompanied by Becky, in the direction. I felt the urge to pull over and alert the cops. However, I sensed a slight movement in the back seat of the car. My heart skipped a beat, and I immediately turned, only to come face-to-face with an unknown figure.I swiftly turned back and felt something cold and hard pressed against my head from behind.“Drive,” a masculine voice commanded. I winced in fear, my foot pressing against the throttle as the car continued down the lane.“What the heck?” I muttered internally, trying my best to suppress the fear. I didn’t need to look in Becky’s direction to know she was panicking; I could feel her
Last Updated : 2025-02-02Never: HIS REGRET 33: Escaped?
He was already next to me. My eyes shut in fear, my heart pounding rapidly. I held my breath, expecting his touch on my neck; or perhaps a strike on my back. I knew I had been caught, and I feared the consequences of my actions. The door was barely large enough to conceal me.My eyes remained shut, but something felt off. His hands weren’t on my shoulders, nor did I hear a roar or feel an attack. Instead, the approaching footsteps passed by. Slowly, I opened my eyes, holding my chest as I took a deep breath. I still couldn’t make sense of what had just happened, but I had to keep moving.They mustn’t find me. They wouldn’t get to me.I felt the urge to take the second entrance, so I did. Moving carefully, I stepped into a space that, to my amazement, was well-furnished. It looked completely different from the other rooms I had passed. This place exuded luxury. I stood there, eyes wide with disbelief.For a moment, I almost forgot I was trying to escape; until I heard their voices appr
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Never: HIS REGRET 34: Consumed
Liam's POV “Sir, we found no clue as to where they might have taken her. My team and I will make sure to investigate this matter and get back to you,” the cops reported after a long search.Needing no clock, I already knew it was past midnight, and surprisingly, I feared for her safety. The adrenaline within me surged; a sharp contrast to what I had felt in the previous hours. This time, I needed to see her. I needed to be certain she was fine.All my worries seemed to dissipate into thin air, yet my heart pounded so fast I could barely comprehend it. I reached for Becky, who was just as frightened as I was. My hands brushed against her shoulders, my gaze fixed on her fragile expression. It felt as if time had slowed down, and all hope had vanished into nothingness, with not even a sliver of light to brighten the path ahead.“Will she be alright?” Her cold, concerned voice echoed in my heart, shredding its already weakened and fragile state. I remained numb for a while, feeling the w
Last Updated : 2025-02-04
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Never: HIS REGRET 61: Fragments
Weeks afterLiam's POV Her flushed blue eyes, the way her brown hair flow over her shoulders, glowing. Her lips curled into a smile.Her brown skin, radiant and glistering.I blinked, rolling over in bed, wrapping my hands over my head.“Ahh!” I groaned in agony.The throbbing pain in my head consumed me.Memories of her beauty kept flooding my thoughts. That distinct smile, perfectly curved.“Dad, I'm off to school,” I heard her tiny voice, snapping me out of my daze.I groaned, holding onto my head as I blinked my eyes open. The picture catalog I had been looking at before drifting off to sleep fell to the floor.“Let me help you with that, Daddy,” Joanna chimed, moving to the side of the bed to pick them up.She lifted her face with a smile.That smile; it reminded me of the fragments I had seen in my visions.A perfect replica.“Dad,” she tapped me, pulling my gaze toward her.“Oh, I'm sorry. Just not feeling too well,” I said, and her face fell.“Dad, you should always be alrigh
Never: HIS REGRET 60: Uncertainty
Olivia's POV EarlierAfter my encounter with James, My heart suddenly tensed.I felt as though I had been too rude; or rather, too harsh, to him.“Ma’am, the files you asked me to drop in your office,” Becky chimed, following after me as I unlocked the door and stormed back inside.She placed the files on the desk and attempted to leave, but I stopped her in her tracks.“Becky!” I called out.“Yes, ma’am,” she replied, turning to meet my gaze.“Why have you been so distracted and absentminded lately?” I asked, feeling the urge to hear her out.It was unlike her to act this way.She lowered her head, silence creeping in, except for the sudden sound of an outburst.“Is something wrong? Talk to me,” I urged, sensing her unease.“It’s personal, ma’am,” she replied, tears slipping from her eyes. At that moment, I felt compelled to move closer to where she stood.Placing my hands on her shoulders, I reassured her. “You know you can always lean on me, right? I’m not just your boss; I’m also
Never: HIS REGRET 59: Unsettling Turns
Becky discreetly dropped the files she was holding before anyone noticed. She crouched low instantly. "Ma'am, I was about to place the files in your car as you instructed when I bumped into him. He was so lost in thought that he forgot where he was going," she said, her voice dripping with sympathy. I stared at her theatrics in disbelief. "But I never instructed you to place the files in my car. I told you to take them to my office," Olivia said, her tone sharp. Becky raised her head. "Ma’am…" My heart raced. My legs trembled slightly. Had she heard our conversation? “Ma’am, I’m so sorry! I thought you had instructed me to drop them in your car,” she exclaimed, hurriedly packing the files and storming back inside. Olivia turned and watched her leave, her unstable movement slightly unreadable at the moment. “Olivia, I came to meet….” “I don’t need any apologies. I have a lot to sort out today at work. Don’t you have something to do in your office? Or,” she raised an eyebro
Never: HIS REGRET 58: The Brain Behind it
I arrived at my mansion a few minutes later after countless attempts to reach her, all of which proved futile. Just as I was entering the compound, I spotted her standing at the entrance of my apartment. My rage surged. She was about to turn and leave but stopped in her tracks, her eyes glistening with a smile as she awaited my arrival. I stepped out of the car and closed the door behind me, moving toward her with determined, angry strides. “I checked for you in your office, but…” “How dare you?” I barked, cutting her off mid-sentence. She startled at my outburst but quickly regained her composure. Leaning in, her half-slipped dress, torn up her thigh, brushed against my midsection. “Step aside,” I roared, pushing her away. She staggered backward slightly, her face turning pale red. “Who gave you the guts to blackmail me and post all that to the media? Ahh!” I retorted, my voice raised, raw and guttural. “I never did any of those,” she replied, her gaze turning teary, her ton
Never: HIS REGRET 57: Finding Nina
I decided to give him a call to book me a nice place to rest my head for the night. Picking up my phone, I realized it was off, which was unusual. I turned it on, only to receive numerous voicemail messages and redirected calls. ID: Olivia… I gasped, feeling unease as I played the voice messages. My heart clung to a tiny strand of hope that it wasn't over yet. I just couldn't stand losing her now; just as I couldn't stand the thought of Nina trying to ruin my image, and now, my mom's threat. Everything lingered in my heart as I finally gathered the strength to make the call. ***** It was still early when I arrived in New York, driving through the quiet hours of the morning so I could meet my schedule. First, I had to visit her. I arrived at her building exactly at seven a.m. I knew they were still preparing for work and school. That was the perfect time to come over. Taking a deep breath, I stretched out my muscles, they felt sore from the long drive and the previous day's e
Never: HIS REGRET 56: His Mum's Perspective
James POV I drove into the compound about three hours later, my entire body sore from the long drive.Taking a deep breath and holding my wrist, my hands trailed down to my ankle, massaging the aching spot.Pain coursed through my body. It had been a long drive, and I had to do it alone this time.I yanked my neck to release the lingering tension, my heart still unsteady.After a long wait in the car, I finally stepped out. It was already getting late.The evening breeze blew past, carrying a bittersweet sensation; its gentle touch soothing, yet unable to erase the pain within me.“Son, I'm right here,” I heard Mum's voice from the first floor. I lifted my gaze to meet hers.“Alright, Mum,” I replied, moving into the mansion.My mind was already set on what I needed to do.Soon, I was up on the balcony where Mum sat, her legs crossed. A small side stool beside her held a glass cup, half-filled with orange-colored juice. A magazine lay on her lap, its pages flipping under her fingers.
Never: HIS REGRET 55: 'Grinding my ass'
Olivia's POV He had such an amazing personality, with a way of getting to my heart. Somehow, I felt I would have forgiven him immediately.But I didn’t want my decisions to be based on mere gifts, I wanted them to come from my heart. Infidelity was something I despised deeply. It reminded me of my past wounds.It wasn’t his fault, after all.I glanced at the necklace. Its sparkles lit up my heart. My chest filled with excitement, and I blinked repeatedly, placing a hand over my chest, feeling blessed.The door creaked open, drawing my attention. My gaze shifted toward Becky as she approached.Her urgency and the curious expression in her eyes as she stared at the tablet she held caught my attention."Ma’am, you won’t believe what’s in the news right now," she blurted, bending down to show me the screen.A sudden hot sting shot through my body."James Smith, the billionaire and CEO of Stanbic Group of Companies, denied any involvement in the tragic incident that happened to his suppos
Never: HIS REGRET 54: His Plight 2
“I certainly don't know what this is all about,” I replied, already turning to move away from the cameras, but something happened.“We have proof to support our claims. You arranged the incident that led to his predicament,” a lady's voice surged from the crowd.My heart quickened. What proof was she talking about?I tried to ignore it, but the stunned gazes from my staff caught my attention, drilling into my heart.I turned toward the cameras. “I certainly don't have a hand whatsoever in his predicament. I just didn't like his closeness to my fiance, that's all,” I addressed, feeling increasingly drained inside.Hot sweat swirled on my forehead.“Then what about the phone calls? How do you explain them?” That same voice asked again.I narrowed my gaze into the crowd, trying to grasp the identity of this person attempting to ruin me, but I couldn't figure out who she was.The eagerness of the media personnel, the cameras all focusing on me, fighting to be the first to capture my react
Never: HIS REGRET 53: James Plight
James POV I flinched at her inquiry."She's just a friend from my past who wouldn't let go. She came over and seduced me. At that point, I didn't know what got over me," I replied, my gaze fixed on her."I'm so sorry. No amount of words could mend your broken heart or undo what I’ve done. Please, just find it in your heart to forgive me," I pleaded yet again."Why haven't you told me about her all these years?" she asked, her gaze locked on mine."That's because I thought I had successfully put her behind me, but I never knew she would come back," I replied defiantly.My gaze remained on her for a while before she looked away.I stayed crouched, lifting the parcel I had gotten for her."This isn't a bribe or a way of buying myself back into your heart; it's a gift of my love for you. It is boundless," I asserted, stretching the parcel toward her.She held her gaze on the gift for a while before looking away.My heart quickened. I just wanted her to forgive me. ‘I am so sorry,’ I mutt
