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.

hazy stupor. "You made me realize that I was wrong in how I treated Calvin and even though I had

you feel after apologizing to

"A bit lighter."

short and plain. Not my usual well done.

it's a big step you took, and I am proud of you," she pauses, and I know there is a 'but' coming. "But, you have to realize that apologizing may not be enough. You have to accept that Calvin may never forgive

had the right to forgive or leave Rowan. She chose to forgive him, but even if she hadn't,

again, staring at my hands. "I accepted

you do if Calvin and Gunner decide not to forgive you? What will

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

to him. I want to be there for him. It scares me that I might just have

in my head as I try to think of an answer. As I try to dig deep and come up with a

in my head. "You know it's really hypocritical of me to say that right now. If you had asked me this