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.

from the hazy stupor. "You made me realize that I was wrong in how

feel

"A bit lighter."

through my hair, before placing 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

of you," she pauses, and I know there is a 'but' coming. "But, you have to realize that apologizing may not be

didn't have to explain it to me. I already understand. It's similar to Ava. She had the right to forgive or leave Rowan. She chose to forgive him, but even if she hadn't, it would still have been her right. Her

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

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

but for the longest time I didn't want to consider it. I didn't want to let

mother to him. I want to be

an answer. As I try to dig deep and come up with a

to say that right now. If you had asked me this question two years ago, I would have just shrugged and told you it didn't matter. That in the grander scheme of things, it wouldn't have mattered to me. Now though, things are