Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Chapter 0200

Calvin had called immediately he got the missed call notification. He’d explained that the reason he didn’t pick up is because he was in a meeting and his phone had been silent.

I He wanted to come home right away, but told him that everything was now fine. That I had taken care of the situation and that Gunner was fine. He wasn’t crying anymore. Neither was he sad. That was enough

for me.

He was reluctant, but he finally agreed given that his meeting would run late.

Now here I was cooking dinner for us. With thousands of thoughts running through my head. It’s like I

can’t get a break from my own thoughts. They’re constantly there and now there some that are added

concerning Gunner.

“What are we having for dinner mom?” Noah asks sitting down at the counter.

“Yes, what? I am starving” Gunner adds smiling at me.

There it was again. That damn smile. It’s not that I hated it. I could never hate any smile Gunner gives me. It’s just that it F***ing bothers me so much. There was something about it that I just couldn’t place my finger on. 1

tell them. “Why don’t we see

cravings. Sometimes

head.

Why don’t you flour the chicken?”

That’s why he normally never helps unless it’s

and the Ziploc bag of seasoned flour and handed them. over

them willingly with a smile on his face. One thing I learned about him was that he loved food and he also loved cooking. He was going to make a

for you, Noah, you can help with the dessert” I

it up” he says grinning, making

self–aware. I

buttermilk marinade on your fingers, don’t get it near your eyes. It’ll burn because of the Tabasco and salt that is

“Okay”

that I could give this to Gunner. So happy that I was able to give him happiness. I couldn’t take

enough for now.

was a lovely boy. Shy at first, but when you got to

his mother would do

gathered. She doesn’t want to be in his life, I don’t know if it’s by choice or maybe forced

I

just

for his

“What?” Noah asks him.