Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0440

" I fumble and twist my hands as I wait-for my therapist to be done with her current client. I'm so tempted to flee, but that would just make me look like a coward. I I was already tired of being one.

My phone rings, pulling from my thoughts. I sigh in relief, so grateful and happy for the interruption. Without even checking the caller ID, I swipe the screen and accept the call.

“Are you there, yet?” her voice comes through the phone.

I don’t have to guess who it is. Her voice is ingrained on my brain. I would know it anywhere. Even in my dreams.

“Hello to you too,” I reply sarcastically, and lean back against the chair, feeling myself start to relax.

The room was painted in a warm orange

color. You would think it would look ugly, but it doesn’t. It makes the room feel I welcoming. It also gives you the impression of a warm sunset. re Color isn’t the only thing that makes this room welcoming. There are also the soft and fluffy pillows. The live potted plants, flowers and interesting art. I guess the whole interior is meant to put you at ease.

“I just had to call and confirm you actually went for your appointment.” Sighing, I answer. “I'm here, don’t worry about it” I

come to appointment given

God! I was so worried, Emma. You'll see, this will

there to say. I wasn’t really sure if it would be a good thing or

my eyes wonders to the art on the wall. A woman crouched down; her face hidden. Her spine was

seemed to be in pain (well that is my interpretation) as smoky tendrils of darkness came

tried to interpret it. Was this some kind of warning? That maybe healing won't be easy. That I'd will painful and it’ll leave me bared for my therapist to see. Maybe it meant that for me to heal, I needed to

her voice once again

have to wait and see,” I reply absentmindedly and

she can’t even see me. I know

for me

just as the secretary lifts her ringing