Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Chapter 0309

How do I tell her that I feel lost? How do I tell her that nothing in my life makes sense? Why was I even placed in this world to begin with? I’ve lost the energy and will to do anything because I feel like nothing matters anymore.

“I just want to be alone, Mom,” I reply. “There are things I need to work out.”

I didn’t want to tell her that I’m struggling with everything, including my identity. She will just circle it back to Rowan and tell me to move on and leave the past behind. I know I should, but it’s hard to leave the past behind when you’ve held on to it for so long. It is hard to let it go when you let it become. anchor.

your

“I know. I know that things aren’t easy for you, but I promise, when you give yourself a chance, everything will fall into place and you’ll find your happiness.” She pulls me into her arms, and I lay on her shoulder as tears fall down my cheeks.

“I just don’t know what to do, and I don’t know if I’ll ever be happy, not that I’ve been happy these past few years. I was faking it most of the time.”

“You say you don’t know what to do? How about you start by righting your wrongs? Maybe that will give you the peace you clearly need.”

palm before I let go. I wanted to argue with her, but I know she’s right. Maybe that will give

“Thank you, Mom.”

few months, but I need you to know that I was pushing you for

“I know”

me a kiss on the forehead before detangling herself from me and then

then, I’ll let you get some rest, and please remember to shower. It will make

nod, and she leaves. Closing the door behind her. I sit there for a while, staring off into

I fling the doors open and dig up a pair of sweat pants,

out of the house, but I don’t turn back. I just want to be

+15 BONUS

remind me of the days Rowan and I spent there.

He never slept over, but the few hours he was there felt like heaven.