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101. ~Rowan~
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When My Husband Regretted 102. ~Aurora~
__________________...I sighed in contentment as I leaned back in my chair. Susan James, who I remembered to be my assistant since I became COO, smiled at me. "Liking the electricity of authority, Boss?" Sue smiled at me. I grinned back at her. "Sure do, Sue, sure do." "You remember me?" She asked uncertainly. "My memory is almost completely back, Sue." I nodded at her. "I say almost because I don't know for sure if I am missing something." Susan looked behind her to see that there was no one there and then quickly took a seat opposite me like she always did. "Good. So I can shit-talk about your ex-husband all I want, right Ro?" I let out a laugh. "Easy there, Sue. He is still the father of my child." Sue shrugged. My phone pinged and I looked down at it. There was a message from Derek. DEREK: I am sorry if I am disturbing you but I wanted to ask you something. My eyebrows pinched together as I typed in the response. AURORA: That's alright. Ask away. What is it?The re
When My Husband Regretted 103. ~Rowan~
___________________...I came back to my office in the jolliest mood in the longest time. We were making headway. At least Rory and I had gone from no contact to nickname basis again. I was not going to be greedy and ask for more than I deserved. I took out my phone to see if I had missed any important messages while I was with the most important person in my life. There was a message from Zoe. Messages. Fifty-three pictures from Ki's half-birthday party. I smiled as I went through them carefully, not wanting to miss the tiniest details. I grimaced at the pictures with Derek in it and grinned at the ones that featured my three-person family. I finally decided on a picture where Rory and I were holding our precious world in our arms as we kissed her cheeks. Ki, of course, was grimacing but that just made the picture all the more adorable. I set it as my phone wallpaper, letting out a sigh of contentment as I leaned back on my chair. "Everything's going to be okay now," I told
When My Husband Regretted 104. ~Aurora~
___________________...We had two tasks at hand.One, find a nanny for Ki.Two, find a bodyguard for the two of us.I should not have been involved in the second task. It was solely Rowan's idea and he should have been the only one skimming through the portfolios.But Rowan had left the job to his most trusted assistant, Joshua - if anyone forgot, I hate him with a passion and I believe the feeling is mutual - and Joshua had come up with arguably the best bodyguard the best security company in the country could provide.Except, when Ki saw the burly giant with the inked arms and the long beard, she was traumatized and threw the biggest fit that she had ever in her life just to be taken out of the same room as him.So that left Rowan and I to choose a bodyguard who was efficient while being baby-friendly."Check Jake Abrahams."Rowan and I were currently in my office, Ki yet again kidnapped by Ashton with Shannon being there the only consolation. I don't know how Rowan puts so much
When My Husband Regretted 105. ~Rowan~
__________________..."Goodnight princess," I murmured as I kissed the top of my baby's head."She slept throughout the day." Rory sighed. "There's a high chance she won't sleep through the night."I nodded, my heart squeezing at the sight of our six-month-old daughter, Ki, nestled in her crib. Her little chest rose and fell with the steady rhythm of deep slumber.She had a frown on her face. As if she was weighed down by the pains of the world."It's okay," I said, patting his shoulder. "You've got this."I wanted to ask her if I could stay here tonight. But that would be crossing the line. I had promised myself that I would take things slow."You know," I started tentatively, "if you ever need me, I'm just a phone call away."Rory looked up, a glimmer of something unreadable in her eyes. "Thanks, but I've got it."I nodded, trying to swallow the lump in my throat."Okay, well, I'll be here tomorrow." I forced a smile. "We can go to the park before meeting with the bodyguard candi
When My Husband Regretted 106. ~Aurora~
_________________...Mary Fullilove was every parent's dream nanny.Her references were impeccable. Her experience was vast.And Ki adored her from their first meeting."She is never like this with strangers." I laughed as I looked over at Rowan who had a delighted look on his face. "I should really thank Derek for recommending you."Mary looked up and gave a tight smile. "I should thank him too for finding such a wonderful family."But there was something in her eyes that sent a shiver down my spine, something that made me question if she was truly the angel everyone made her out to be. It was a fleeting moment, and I brushed it off as exhaustion from a long day at work. After all, she had been nothing but amazing with Ki since she started.It was probably my own jealousy.Mary got to spend more time with Ki than I or Rowan did."Can I have a second with you guys?" Jake returned from a phone call.I looked over at Rowan and shrugged and we both followed the bodyguard out of the nu
When My Husband Regretted 107. ~Aurora~
______________...I caved.It was probably the dumbest idea on the planet but my stupid heart said, fuck it.So there we were, in the dimly lit bedroom, three days after he had made the offer, legs tangled together as we breathed heavily after our mutual release."I shouldn't have done this." I murmured, pushing his chest gently.Rowan's eyes searched mine in the moonlit room. "You didn't seem to mind a few minutes ago." He said with a smug smile.I smacked his chest. "Shut up."Rowan chuckled, the sound low and sexy in the quiet of the night. He leaned in closer, his breath warm against my skin. "I missed this, Rory."My heart skipped a beat. I knew I was playing with fire, but the flame was just too tempting to ignore. "It doesn't change anything between us, okay?" I whispered, already feeling the weight of our actions pressing down on me.Rowan nodded, his expression serious. "I know." He leaned in and kissed my forehead gently."This is purely sexual. Do not complicate it with
When My Husband Regretted 108. ~Aurora~
I sighed for the nth time as I went through the files."A penny for your thoughts?" Jake asked me, looking up from the book he was reading."I miss my baby." I pouted.Jake closed his book and leaned back in his chair. "It's tough, I know.""It's just... it's like every minute away from her feels like a year." I said, trying to keep the sadness from my voice.Jake nodded understandingly. "You're a great mother, Rory. And you're doing what you have to do for her future.""I know." I sighed, taking a sip of my now lukewarm coffee. "But sometimes it feels like I'm just... not enough."Jake's expression grew serious. "You can't be everything to everyone, Rory. You're doing your best, and that's all anyone can ask for.""You tell him, Jake." Rowan said as he walked in."What are you doing here?" I asked him, raising a brow."Meeting got adjourned." Rowan shrugged. "How about we go home to our baby girl early today?"I nodded, a smile tugging at my lips. "That sounds like a plan."Rowan loo
When My Husband Regretted 109. ~Rowan~
__________________________..."I have a bad feeling about this!" Jake murmured as I tried Rory's number for the nth time."I'm going to the park. Something's off." I told him, my heart racing."Let's go together," Jake offered, his eyes sharp.I nodded, and we sprinted down the escalator of the mall. We had been looking for Ki and Mary here."What if they are not there?" I panted, my legs burning from the run."Then we widen the search," Jake said grimly.We dashed out of the mall into the blinding sunlight, our eyes scanning the bustling street. The park was only a few minutes away, and the tension grew with every second that ticked by."What could have happened?" I whispered to myself, fear for Ki gnawing at my insides. Now Rory was also not picking up the phone.I had a bad feeling about all of this.The park was eerily quiet, not a soul in sight.We reached the parking lot. Something glinting on the ground caught my sight.A phone.Rory's phone.My heart sank. "Jake, look." I p
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When My Husband Regretted 117. ~Aurora~
_____________________...~~THREE YEARS LATER~~."Can you stay still?" I screamed at my hysterical sister as I fixed her veil. "All the daisies are going to fall off at this rate!""Who invented wedding gowns?" Gabby screeched as she tugged at the tulle of her wedding gown."Oh, the first documented wedding gown was worn in fourteen-o-six by-""No thanks, Miranda." I cut the overenthusiastic wedding planner off.Gabby rolled her eyes. "You know too much." She told the oblivious lady who just grinned as if it was a compliment. It probably is."You okay?" I whispered to her as I fixed the last daisy.Gabby took a deep breath and nodded. "Yeah, I'm just... nervous.""You're going to marry the love of your life," I said, smiling at her through the mirror. "What's not to be happy about?"Gabby took a deep breath. "It's just... everything is happening so fast. And what if it's not enough?""What do you mean?" I asked, my hand on her shoulder. "You dated him three years before you are marr
When My Husband Regretted 116. ~Rowan~
____________________..."Oh well, I won't say I didn't see it coming," I murmured as I watched Gabby come out of Eric's room. She froze, trying to run back into the room and bumping into Eric's broad chest in the process. "but I also didn't think the day would come this fast.""What can I say?" Eric laughed as he wrapped his arms around my sister. "I know to woo my woman right.""Well, in my defense, it takes a lifetime of groveling to make up for the kind of mistakes I made." I shrugged, laughing even though I felt a pang in my chest. I had fucked up so bad.Gabby's eyes searched mine. "I know you're sorry.""But is that enough?" I asked, my voice low.Gabby looked at me, understanding in her eyes. "You know she loves you, right?"I nodded. "I know." But love was a fickle thing, and I had learned that the hard way. "But I hurt her, Gabby. Deeply.""And you're going to have to prove it to her," she said, her tone gentle but firm. "Every day. With every action, every word. You need
When My Husband Regretted 115. ~Gabriella~
____________________...I was fixing myself a sandwich after putting Ki to bed when the doorbell rang.Rowan's mom was in the living room, watching TV. "I've got it," I called out as I made my way to the door.Opening it, I was surprised to find Eric standing outside. "What's going on?" I asked, my heart racing.He looked serious, his eyes darting around the hallway before he stepped inside. "We need to talk," he said, his voice low and urgent.Beth looked up from the TV, curiosity piqued. "Everything okay?""I'll handle it," I told her, guiding Eric into the kitchen. "What's going on?"He leaned against the counter, his eyes searching mine. "I found something out about Derek," he began, his tone serious. "It's... it's not good."My heart skipped a beat. "What is it?"Eric took a deep breath. "Derek isn't just obsessed with Rory. He's got a history of stalking and harassment. I found some old police reports."My stomach dropped. "What kind of history?""It goes back years," Eric sa
When My Husband Regretted 114. ~Aurora~
___________________________..."I still can't believe you didn't tell me about Eric being there in the UK all those weeks!" Gabby was ranting as she did my hair. She repeated the same tale of my betrayal at least once a day. Especially when she wanted something from me."Spit it out." I rolled my eyes. "What do you want from me?"Gabby took a deep breath, her hands stilling in my hair. "I want you to promise me that you'll always tell me the truth, no matter what."I looked at her weirdly in the mirror. "Okay.""And that you will get me an electric blue Porsche." She grinned in the mirror.I snorted. "That sounded like my sister.""You are taking over Dad's position soon. You will have money of your own then. Get with that." I told her as she twisted my hair into an elegant knot."But what about you, Rory?" Gabby's voice turned serious. "What do you want?"I took a deep breath. "I want peace," I said finally. "For all of us."Gabby nodded, her expression thoughtful. "That's all I w
When My Husband Regretted 113. ~Gabriella~
_______________________..."This sucks!" I exclaimed as I watched the expressionless face of Eric Rogers.He looked at me with a glare. "Seriously, dude?""What? It's the truth!" I shot back, pacing the tiny cell. "I've never been in jail before! And now, because of Stacy and Charles, I'm going to have a record!""Charles has said that he will drop the charges." Eric said but I knew there was more to that story."Why?" I asked. "I am sure he would not have done it for free."Charles was never a good person. He was just amazing for me. And as someone who didn't really deserve a good person, I had decided to settle with him. But the dude had cheated even before the relationship had even started. That's what got on my nerves."Does it matter?" Eric sighed. "The procedures will be completed in a few moments and then we can leave."The door to the cell opened, and a female police officer stepped in. She was tall, with stern eyes that scanned me up and down. "Gabriella Lewis, you are fre
When My Husband Regretted 112. ~Aurora~
_____________________...I fell asleep in Rowan's arms. That much I remember.But when I opened my eyes, I was back in the van.Derek's crazed face loomed over me, the gun pointed directly at my forehead. "You shouldn't have done that, Rory," he whispered, his voice a chilling echo in the confined space.I jolted awake, my heart racing and my breath coming in shallow gasps. The room was dark, the only light coming from the night lamp, casting eerie shadows across the floor. I was in my own bed, in my own apartment, with Rowan sleeping peacefully beside me. But the fear lingered, clinging to me like a second skin.It was just a nightmare, I told myself, over and over again. But the cold sweat on my forehead and the pounding in my chest said otherwise. The image of Derek's furious face, the gun pointed at me, the sound of the shot ringing in my ears—it all felt too real.Rowan stirred beside me, his hand moving to rest on my back. "Rory, you okay?""It was just a bad dream," I whispe
When My Husband Regretted 111. ~Aurora~
________________________...I scrambled to my feet as soon as I heard the shot.Was it Ophelia? Was she shot trying to save me?I had to save Ophelia if she was still alive.Ignoring the pain in my shoulder, I rushed to open the van.I peeked inside. Derek was on the floor, his hand slack around the gun. Ophelia was kneeling beside him, her hands shaking as she tried to stem the flow of blood from his leg."Oh my God, Derek! Is he okay?" I rushed to Ophelia's side."He fainted on impact." Ophelia was crying. "Quick. My phone is in my car outside. Call 9-1-1."I nodded, the shock slowly wearing off. I rushed to the car and got in, using the phone I found in her purse to call the police and ambulance. I gave them Rowan's name and address for them to contact him as well because the phone was locked. When I got back to the van, Derek was regaining consciousness. "Aurora, I think it's better for you to leave now. Give me my phone and get in my car and leave before he wakes up." I sh
When My Husband Regretted 110. ~Aurora~
_____________________..."Derek?" I was still stumped by the revelation. "Derek, why are you doing this? Is this because of Ophelia?"Derek stepped into the light, his expression cold and unrecognizable. "This isn't about Ophelia, Rory. This is about what you took from me."I stared at him, confusion and fear mingling. "What are you talking about?""You. You took away yourself from me. I had the perfect life planned out for the both of us but you kept going back to that bastard who had the least respect for you.""What are you talking about, Derek? I never even knew you felt like that." I was more stumped by the latest revelation."How would you know?" He let out a humorless chuckle. "You were too wrapped up around Rowan Keller to actually notice other people's feelings.""I'm sorry," I whispered, trying to keep the tremble out of my voice. "But this isn't the way to deal with it. Let me go, and we can talk about this."Derek's eyes narrowed. "You don't get to tell me what to do an
When My Husband Regretted 109. ~Rowan~
__________________________..."I have a bad feeling about this!" Jake murmured as I tried Rory's number for the nth time."I'm going to the park. Something's off." I told him, my heart racing."Let's go together," Jake offered, his eyes sharp.I nodded, and we sprinted down the escalator of the mall. We had been looking for Ki and Mary here."What if they are not there?" I panted, my legs burning from the run."Then we widen the search," Jake said grimly.We dashed out of the mall into the blinding sunlight, our eyes scanning the bustling street. The park was only a few minutes away, and the tension grew with every second that ticked by."What could have happened?" I whispered to myself, fear for Ki gnawing at my insides. Now Rory was also not picking up the phone.I had a bad feeling about all of this.The park was eerily quiet, not a soul in sight.We reached the parking lot. Something glinting on the ground caught my sight.A phone.Rory's phone.My heart sank. "Jake, look." I p
