Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

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Chapter 22

"What does that mean? Is he suspecting that I'm cheating on him before we're divorced? Well, he is indeed that kind of person,' I thought.

I couldn't be bothered to explain and just replied blandly, "A good friend.

"What friend?"

"Ryan." I smiled softly and said gently, "Dead people don't pry into matters."

Since he was willing to play the role of a dead ex-husband, he should be. professional about it.

Ryan nearly burst out laughing, his tongue pressed against his cheek as he chuckled. "Alright."

When we arrived at the graveyard and got out of the car, I headed straight up the stairs towards the hill. Seeing that Ryan didn't follow, I had to turn back and wait for him. As I turned around, I noticed he was carrying a basket of yellow and white chrysanthemums that he had prepared earlier, and I couldn't help but be a little taken aback.

my

something I should do,"

we walked side by side towards my parents' grave. It was a good

think of them anymore. I didn't spend nights crying under the covers like I did when I was a child. But now, seeing their photos on the tombstone, tears fell uncontrollably. Ryan, always aloof and reserved, surprised me by kneeling beside me. Mom, Dad, I'm sorry it took me so

you

he earnestly kowtowed three times. When he reached the last one, he

in the future...

words as he deliberately lowered his voice, but it didn't matter. We didn't have a future

"Dad, Mom..

flowed more violently, and countless words ultimately turned into

them so

a child with a

real family. Marrying Ryan, I thought I would finally have a family, but it was

Dad, I'm pregnant! It's been eight weeks already! In a few more months, the baby will be born. I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, but I'm sure you'll be happy regardless. I'm also happy, Mom, Dad. I finally have family again. I'll definitely be good to the child, just like you were to me, giving him all the love. When the time comes,

if they could hear me. They say there