Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

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7. Amusement park

Ava

“Momy, are you almost done?” Noah yells through my bedroom door “It’s almost time Vie sie

going to be late.”

“Just give me a sec” I yell back as I quickly put on my outfit for the day.

Nowadays, I’m more comfortable with dresses, so that’s what I had on 1 had on a cute sundress

with thin straps and that reached above my knees. I paired them with sandals. Since we were

going to spend most of the time walking, I assumed they will be more comfortable.

My hair was in in a curled pony tail with loose tendrils framing my face. I didn’t have much make

up on. Mainly because I felt too lazy to do it.

I didn’t want to do this whole thing. I easily get tired nowadays and I didn’t want to ruin the day by

being worn out too quickly. The smile on Noah’s and Gunner’s faces is what made me change my

mind. They were both so excited for this day.

Gunner needed this after what happened last week. He needed to feel loved and treasured. I hoped

that being surrounded by those that love him will give him new memories. Memories that would

replace those few painful ones of his mother.

I take my purse and open my door only to find Noah waiting for me outside.

“I’m ready. Let’s go”

Just as I finished the sentence, we hear a honk outside my house. I guess that both Calvin and

Gunner were also ready to go

we saw no need for travelling separately.

car since it was bigger and

this day since you agreed” Noah

condition. “I even called dad yesterday. He

let him know

surprised that he called Rowan. He usually tells me when he’s

it yesterday

get an uneasy feeling. In the past months he has

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aside, I

rushes to Cal’s

seat, I smile

greet as

Gunner

back at me “Hey”

buckle up and then Cal starts the engine

minutes into the trip, the boys are still as excited as

were so hyper that it was funny

buzzing with joy while

seat.

give or

they start

things they’re going to do while there. The games they’re going to play.

to try and the foods they’re

excited” Cal says, his eyes flashing

chuckle. “That is an understatement. Noah barely slept last night and he when he did. He was

ing me

%

I stare at him in wonder. Unable to tear my gaze from

asks when his laugh

“Nothing. I’ve just never heard you laugh like

more often.

he had earlier disappears. He was back to being unreachable and

him how to live. Whoever Gunner’s mom is, sure

and son. I’m only grateful that Rowan only hurt me.

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that Mostly it’s the kids

how in sync they were with each other. They