Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Chapter 0440 " Ifumble and twist my hands as I wait-for my therapist to be done with her current client. I'm so tempted to flee, but that would just make me look like a coward. I I was already tired of being one.

My phone rings, pulling from my thoughts. I sigh in relief, so grateful and happy for the interruption. Without even checking the caller ID, I swipe the screen and accept the call.

“Are you there, yet?” her voice comes through the phone.

I don’t have to guess who it is. Her voice is ingrained on my brain. I would know it anywhere. Even in my dreams.

“Hello to you too,” I reply sarcastically, and lean back against the chair, feeling myself start to relax.

The room was painted in a warm orange

color. You would think it would look ugly, but it doesn’t. It makes the room feel I welcoming. It also gives you the impression of a warm sunset. re Color isn’t the only thing that makes this room welcoming. There are also the soft and fluffy pillows. The live potted plants, flowers and interesting art. I guess the whole interior is meant to put you at ease.

“Hey, now are you there?” Molly asks again, not wasting any time. “I just had to call and confirm you actually went for your appointment.” Sighing, I answer. “I'm here, don’t worry about it” I hear release a breath through the phone.

have been really worried that I wouldn’t come to appointment given how I was against therapy to

God! I was

this will be a

say. I wasn’t really sure if it would be a good thing

dwelling on that, my eyes wonders to the art on the wall. Awoman crouched down; her face hidden. Her spine was visible and so were her

is my

interpret it. Was this some kind of warning? That maybe healing won't be easy. That I'd will painful and it’ll leave me bared for my therapist to see. Maybe it meant that for me to heal, I needed to let go of the darkness that was holding me

once again pulls me back

if it will be

and see,” I reply absentmindedly and give her the only

went, that’s what important to me. That you are willing to I try” I smile even though she can’t even see me. I know we have our disagreements especially when it came to Gunner and Calvin,

been there for

I tell her, just as the secretary lifts her ringing phone

how it goes” “will do” After saying goodbye, I hang up the phone and throw it inside my bag. I then stand