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.

asks again, not wasting any time. “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 hear release a breath through the

I wouldn’t come to appointment given how I was

was so worried, Emma. You'll see, this

I wasn’t really

the wall. A woman crouched down; her face hidden. Her spine was visible and so

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

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,

once again pulls me back to

have to wait and see,” I reply absentmindedly and give her the only

try” I smile even though she can’t even see me. I know we have our

for me through

the secretary lifts her ringing phone and