Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 46-A dress

Days came and went and soon,. I was the day before the launch party.

"Are you ready for tomorrow?" Jason asked Lora on the phone.

As per tradition, Jason had called Lora before her bedtime.

Lora bit her lower lip before replying, "I am kind of nervous."

"Really? I never expected you to be nervous when everyone praises your work," Jason remarked.

Lora let out a sigh and said, "It's like that with artists. We always doubt ourselves no matter how good one is... there's always that anxiousness about whether people will like our work or not. I have confidence in my work, but I can't help but be anxious about everyone's reaction to it. Of course, I know not everyone would be a fan of my work and that's understandable. We all have different tastes but that doesn't mean negative comments don't get to me."

"You're only human, my love," Jason replied. "Your skills are exceptional. You don't have to worry."

"Yes but I just can't help but be nervous," Lora murmured.

"Well, for me, I can't wait to officially meet Miss L at the launch party tomorrow..." Jason teased.

Lora laughed heartily and said, "Oh stop it... you've met me so many times already."

"I have but not in this formal set-up. I'm honoured to be your plus one," Jason remarked on the phone.

Lora smiled, feeling warm. It turned out she had made the right decision to date Jason. He was so kind to her and always showered her with love and affection. Something she had never experienced when she was married to Ryan.

Although her relationship with Jason had no intense sparks or tingles, she felt at ease because Jason didn't give her a reason to be doubtful.

before Lora said, "I think I need

Goodnight, Lora. I love

fell silent before awkwardly saying, "Goodnight,

say those words back. To Lora, love was a sensitive word that should be said when one meant it from the bottom of their

suddenly heard the doorbell ring. She

it be

outside. Confused. Lora was

this?" Lora asked herself before picking

her house and opened the box to

gown in the box. It was accompanied by a pair of embellished heels, a pair of sapphire blue diamond earrings and a necklace. where the dress came from but she found Lora looked through the box to search for a note or a name

this be a surprise from Jason?"

her to talk about the launch party. Perhaps he dropped the box at her door while

out the gown and held it against her body. She thought it suited her and she loved it, knowing she would look like a goddess in

didn't know Jason knew my taste

as she admired

door as

are you still awake?"

the doorbell,

in Lora's hands and her eyes widened dramatically. Her jaw dropped to the floor as she stared at the

dress is so pretty! Are you going to wear it

"Yes, I'll wear

going to look so beautiful, Mommy. Right, Ethan?" Ella

beautiful mother in the world," Ethan stated and Lora's eyes