Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0427

Gabe.

I stare blankly at the papers in front of I me. I was still pissed. So fucking pissed mean who the fuck did Milly think she I was, talking shit to Harper? Unable to focus, I push myself up and start pacing. My mind was running a thousand miles a second. I was thinking, trying to come up with ideas and each of them were on different ways I could make her life a living hell.

Why are you so angry? It’s not like you treated Harper any better when you were married years ago.

My inner voice taunts me, but I don’t want to listen because it was fucking right. I never considered her feelings before, and kept hurting her over and over again, so what's changed?

I saw the shock and surprise in Harper's eyes when I pulled her to the middle of the room and threatened anyone who dared to hurt her.

When we were in my office, she looked at me like she didn’t know me. Like she didn’t understand me and why I chose to stand by her. It was clear as day that she had no idea what to think of me or my actions.

face, I sigh in frustration. Could I honestly blame her for her reaction when I treated her like shit in the past? When I heard the insults Milly was throwing at Harper, something inside me just snapped. This overwhelming need to protect her and destroy anyone who dares

felt so fucking strange, but right at the same time. I don’t even know how to fucking explain it without sounding like a complete

my office. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t hear him coming

leave. Is there anything you need before I go?”

I shake

bids and, once I nod my head,

in my office with my head in turmoil. My

to my desk when my phone starts ringing. Sitting down, I pick it up and answer, not really bothering to check

the tabloids that one of my best friends got married, instead of his fucking mouth?” I would recognize Travis's voice anywhere. After all, we've known

you too,” I say,

you have to say?” Sighing, I take a deep

do you want me to say? I got married, end of story,” I