Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Thanks to her brother, I knew she wanted me and it gave me the best weapon against her. I wanted to hurt her, to destroy and cause her pain for taking my freedom from me. It didn't take a genius to figure out cheating on her would hurt her and so I did and I made sure she knew it. I wanted her to regret ever thinking of trapping me. It worked and every time I saw her, I saw the pain in her eyes. I know it makes me a monster, but it satisfied me seeing that pain there.

"And how did you meet again after years?" mom proceeded when I didn't comment on dad's observation.

"I tracked her down," I shrugged my shoulders. "The board wanted me to get married and settle down and so I did."

My mom's eyes shifted to Harper. "And you agreed to marry him despite the despicable way he treated you?"

I wince at my mom's words. I hated disappointing her, but I couldn't escape this.

In the same way I did, Harper shrugged. "He has something I want, so I agreed."

Mom and dad looked at each other before turning back to us.

"What do you mean?" dad inquired, scrutinizing her.

company," Harper simply

company?" this came from

know it was still there. I thought it died with my brother because after all it was going bankrupt" There is a beat of silence before they ask the question. I could see it in their eyes. They were dying to know who she is and who her brother is. It

is your brother, Harper?" dad

you remember him... Andrew

moment when she mentioned his name, before getting her emotions in check. I didn't really know how. their relationship was, and I never bothered to care,

asked, surprise coating his voice."1 remember they had a daughter and

statement, just as mom pinched

did you

her head in Harper's direction.

to comfort her was riding me hard. I fold my hands into fists, just to stop myself from reaching out and

sorry

long

doesn't mean it hurts any less, does it?" mom asked her in a