Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

chapter 0134

I stare at the piece of paper on my table, not really sure what to do about it.

I was now at home. I had gotten back like an hour ago. The whole time, I spent it debating whether I should open it or tear it to pieces.

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The paper had been burning a hole in my purse the entire time I drove back home. Now, here I am. staring at it.

A part of me was curious about it contents. The other didn’t much care about what was written. The man who wrote it hated me. What good could come out of reading a letter written by him?

I pick it up, about to tear it, but a voice stops me.

‘Just read the damn thing. What’s the worst that could happen?‘ my inner voice whispers.

I cringe at the words.

Famous last words. I think to myself.

could happen is he

more damage than any

called parents said to me over the years. The wounds their words

truly healed.

it!‘ the

second to back out, I unfold the

[Dear Ava,

this then it’s because I didn’t make it out of surgery. Truth be told, I don’t think I

their efforts are futile. I am too

come join them. It may be the imagination of a dying man or

a special place in hell for how I treated

you

forever regret that I did that to

I used to play with you

whenever you were around. My favorite thing was

Travis

pause reading the letter. My mind confused. None of what he said was making any sense. If he used to like being around me when Winnie

at the piece of paper, I

why I turned out to be such a monster to you, but when Winnie died and she asked us to take you in, something just shifted inside

excuse because nothing can make how

punishment. Karma is really a vengeful bitch. I am getting exactly what I

It will never be enough to make up for what I did and said, but it’s all I have. I’m so

won’t ask for forgiveness because I don’t deserve it. What I deserve is to burn in