Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 86

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It’s been two days since Emma and I were kidnapped. The police have searched for Reaper, but he

was in the wind again. They couldn’t find him and those of his men who were caught weren’t

talking.

I’ve lived in constant fear since then. I don’t want something like that happening again. I

especially didn’t want to be targeted for something that I wasn’t even involved with.

“Mom can I play video games?” Noah ask bringing me back to the task at hand.

I’ve done all my chores in the hopes of keeping my mind from thinking too much. I was currently

folding our clothes. After this, I didn’t have anything else to do.

“Sure. What time did Gunner say he’s coming?”

Those two were now joined at the hips. They did everything together even when they were in

school.

Their bond was so special and it reminded me of the one Rowan, Gabe and Travis have had since

they were young boys.

“Around three”

“Okay. I’ll make sure to have some snacks for you two”

He kisses me on the cheek. “You’re the best”

After that, he leaves and I am once again left with my thoughts. It’s like for the past few days I’ve

done nothing but think. It was driving me crazy. The thoughts just kept coming. Even when I was

asleep.

Everything was confusing. Especially where Rowan was concerned. He has called a few times, but

instead of talking to him, I just hand over the phone to Noah. I wasn’t in the right mental capacity

to deal with him or the new character he has suddenly developed.

His actions these past few months are so contradictory. How can I all of a sudden mean something

to him when I didn’t for the last nine years? What has changed?

Nothing different has happened. I am still the same Ava. The same woman who he kept rejecting

her love. 1

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If this change in him had happened a few years back, I would have jumped at the opportunity Now though, I feel like too much has already been said and done. There are just things that i can’t erase from my mind of my heart. Words said that can never ever be taken back and actions that can never be undone

isn’t this what you’ve always wanted? a voice asks me. To have him see you, pay

me. But it’s a little too late now. I let go of those fantasies a long

were the fantasies of a girl who was in love and craved love. The woman

hurt is more powerful than love. She understands that people you love can break you to

love you. Finally, she understands that once something is broken things can never be the same again, that includes a

would be foolish. He already

don’t want to ever go

woman

there for children is my top priority now. That has to

is enough, even

silly dreams of finding my prince charming is long dead. Rowan and Ethan taught me

me that fairytales are exactly that,

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from my thoughts by the sound of knocking on the door. I look at the

have been sitting here, drowning in my thoughts for almost an

out the mess that was in my head.

was probably Gunner because

make them the snacks I promised then take a much

shocked to find Gunner standing outside with his

I greet him awkwardly after giving Gunner

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he rushes inside and up the stairs the moment we’re done

each other.

I are left standing awkwardly, staring at

last time he was here. Gunner is here almost every day and

their house, but I’ve hardly seen or interacted with Calvin. It’s like

I see him shuffling from one foot to

you don’t

looks unsure at first but he finally

enters my house.

to the kitchen, I motion for him to sit down while I prepare the boys

to you, just wanted to make sure you’re okay” he says after

news in this city. Someone got wind of it and by evening, Emma and I were all over

knew that I was a Howell, and I wanted it like that because I wasn’t ready

all still believe I was a Sharp

would want to kidnap both

thanks” I respond. It all felt so weird

“How’s the face?”

“Better” I simply answer.

remained was the ugly

cheek.

are quiet for a moment. Both of us not sure what to talk about. I even wished that he

make me feel sweaty and out

sorry” his voice cuts through the tense air, making

“For what?”

have treated you. It’s not fair when you’ve been

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