Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Chapter 0227

“What is it? You’re yelling my name like it’s the end of the world,” I tell him once I realize he still hasn’t

said a word.

His eyes were wide as if he just discovered something huge. I stare at him. He has a sweat shirt and sweat pants. At first I’m confused why he wasn’t at work, but then I remember that today is day off.

“Cal?” I call 1

He shakes his head. “Oh sorry. I don’t know if this is too soon, but I wanted to ask you something”

First Rowan wanted to talk about something, and now Cal wants to ask me something. With how he was fidgeting, I just knew that I probably wouldn’t like what he said.

“Okay.go ahead.”

He’s quiet for a while before he takes a deep breath.

“I want to ask you out on a date.” 1

stammer, staring at him

just no way he would

early, but I think this is for the best.

Π

see that his idea was absurd, and I’m not thinking this to be mean or anything. He was basically suggesting that we should be each other’s

he realizes that I haven’t spoken a word.

him as I try to find a suitable and reasonable answer that won’t hurt

great man, Calvin and any woman

“But?” he prompts.

is a great idea.” I sigh. “First of all, we’ve both come out of situations that have been really painful, and jumping into a relationship isn’t ideal for any of us. Second, I’m not ready to date. The one and only time I

a man who loved Emma, and Rowan nearly

mistake again.”

bursting his bubble, but getting involved with him while he was still in

is in love

right. I’m sorry,” he says quietly before

him, but he doesn’t

find he has already crossed the

just as my doorbell