Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

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Christine stood by the French window for a while, and upon hearing some faint sounds outside, she turned around, drank the milk from the bedside in one go, and then went out with the empty cup in hand.

Hearing the noise, Yasmin glanced up and, thinking about what Joanne had just told her, felt a pang of sympathy. She didn't understand how this girl had grown up, how much hardship she had endured. Even after returning for over a year, she still didn't genuinely bond with her biological mother.

The girl was very guarded. Ultimately, it was her own fault for being so neglectful back then.

If she hadn't been so careless...

Seeing Christine, Yasmin first feigned ignorance and asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"

"Nothing" Suddenly, Yasmin reached out and hugged her, rubbing her head. "Sweetie, it doesn't matter what you call me, it's just a title. We have plenty of time to get used to it. We'll take it slow." The unexpected embrace made Christine freeze. Normally, Yasmin did like these affectionate gestures, but they were usually when Christine was pretending to be obedient, so she was never surprised. But at that moment...

Christine had expected questions or accusations, like "Why did you call me by my name?" or "Ungrateful daughter."

But there was none of that, no reproach at all.

This was unfamiliar to Christine, even shocking.

Having grown up in an orphanage, her experiences were such that making mistakes often meant being punished. No one had ever embraced her or spoken softly when she was in trouble.

Yasmin was the first.

a seemingly obedient and gentle facade. But this time, she was stunned, as if something deep inside was emerging.

like it? Since you like Jeswood, I've decided we'll settle down here in the future. If you like this house, well finalize it

will be in your name as

was for a villa with a front yard and a swimming pool, part of

villa district in Jeswood.

her head. "Since you said

her tone was

feelings

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surprised. "What

the blueprint on the sofa, feeling awkward, and quickly returned to

at Joanne, tears in her eyes. "Did you hear that? She said her

was also somewhat surprised. This wasn't Christine's usual style; she never rejected valuable

Joanne would have suspected that Christine was here

away her tears and picked up

needed to provide her

the edge of the bed in her room, cursing herself for being foolish. She had turned down a villa worth tens of millions of dollars just because of a few words from Yasmin? She just couldn't believe

afraid that in the future, when things inevitably came to light, she could leave decisively. Properties were the hardest to deal with! It was better to have cash in

the reason.

couldn't expect anything from this so-called family

was all based on the pretense of being a