Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 86

"So afraid that I'll regret it?" His voice was muffled. "But I'm more afraid that you'll treat me like a stranger.

The surroundings were cold, but his embrace felt just as warm as it did in the past.

His words left me stunned.

By the time I collected my thoughts, he had already opened the car door for me. After I got in, he turned. away without looking back.

Through the rain curtain, I glimpsed his upright figure, soaked halfway through.

It felt like a thousand ants were gnawing at my heart, leaving it emptier and emptier.

So, this was how easy it was to end a marriage.

Just half an hour at the Civil Affairs Bureau, submitting documents, signing papers.

One month later, another visit, both parties were still in agreement, and we received our divorce

certificates.

And just like that, everything was cut off.

The days of sharing a bed and pillow, of mutual support, seemed like nothing more than a dream.

on whether Ryan would

returned to Jane's residence, Jane opened the door before I could,

I smiled lightly, pretending

as I entered, and changed my shoes. She cautiously asked, "Ryan messaged me!

applied for it. We'll pick up the divorce certificate

took off my coat, tied my long hair back casually with a hair tie, and asked, "Why did he message you?" She hesitated before

mocked myself. "Tell him not to overthink it. The

"No, it's not that."

thought. "I just feel like his words had some other meaning. What if he didn't really want a divorce? What if he's just appeasing you for now? After all, during the cooling-off period, if one party withdraws the application, you can't proceed

and

"No way.

his style of doing things, But then again, considering the child in Jessica's belly, which would take months to arrive, wouldn't Ryan hesitate to withdraw within this month, even if

walked into the bathroom.

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"Are you okay?"

It's just a divorce. Didn't I want it a long time ago?" I spoke

"That's good."

helped me close the door. "Then take a good bath and sleep.

"Okay."

with a smile. As soon as the door closed, I sat on the toilet seat, suddenly

want

waited so long for

big chunk had already been ripped out, leaving it hollow and