Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0488

Emma

I was back in therapy with Mia. I still can't believe that I went to Calvin's office and apologized. If I am being honest, when it comes to Calvin, I've never done anything so bold before.

*Emma?"

I stop staring at the wall and focus on Mia. My head was still in a mess, but slowly I felt like I was starting to piece things together.

"Yes?"

*You were telling me that you apologized to Calvin," she pushes her glasses up her nose.

The humidifier made soft noises as it pushed the calming scent of lavender into the surrounding air. I felt relaxed. I felt like I was floating. Maybe it was time for me to invest in aromatherapy because, so far, I liked how it made me feel.

did," I answer after pulling myself from the hazy stupor. "You made me realize that I was wrong in how I treated Calvin

did you feel after apologizing to

"A bit lighter."

them on my lap. I stare at my nails. They were short and plain. Not my usual well done. I don't even remember the last time I went to get my nails done. That's how far I've let myself

there is a 'but' coming. "But, you have to realize that apologizing may not be enough. You have to

right to forgive or leave Rowan. She chose to forgive him, but even if she hadn't, it would still have been her

that, Mia," say once again, staring at my hands. "I accepted that he may

and Gunner decide not to forgive you? What will you

I didn't want to consider it. I didn't want to let my mind wander into that territory because it scared the crap out of me.

to him. I want to

question keeps ringing in my head as I try to think of an answer. As I try to dig deep

to say that right now. If you had asked me this question two years ago, I would have