Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0309

How do I tell her that I feel lost? How do I tell her that nothing in my life makes sense? Why was I even placed in this world to begin with? I’ve lost the energy and will to do anything because I feel like nothing matters anymore.

“I just want to be alone, Mom,” I reply. “There are things I need to work out.”

I didn’t want to tell her that I’m struggling with everything, including my identity. She will just circle it back to Rowan and tell me to move on and leave the past behind. I know I should, but it’s hard to leave the past behind when you’ve held on to it for so long. It is hard to let it go when you let it become. anchor.

“I know. I know that things aren’t easy for you, but I promise, when you give yourself a chance, everything will fall into place and you’ll find your happiness.” She pulls me into her arms, and I lay on her shoulder as tears fall down my cheeks.

do, and I don’t know if I’ll ever be happy, not that I’ve been happy these past few years. I was faking it

to do? How about you start by righting your wrongs? Maybe that

into the skin of my palm before I let go. I wanted to argue with her, but I know she’s right. Maybe that will give me a new

“Thank you, Mom.”

you for your own sake,” she says, rubbing my back in a comforting way, like she used to do when

“I know”

gives me a kiss on the forehead before detangling herself from

please remember to shower. It will make you feel better; trust

while, staring off into nothing. Thoughts are flashing through my mind, and it’s hard for me to

stand up and rush to my closet, almost tripping in the process. I fling the doors open and dig up a pair of sweat pants, a