Her Return, His Regret by Natie

"Mommy, why is Daddy not home yet?" Ella asked as they had dinner. "I thought we would eat together now that we are a complete family." They had been waiting for Ryan for close to an hour but he hadn't shown up, so they proceeded to eat without him.

Lora pursed her lips, looking at her watch. Ryan had promised to always be home for dinner, so she was wondering where he was.

She had tried to call him but her calls went unanswered.

'Is he ok?' Lora asked herself, worry creeping into her.

However, she didn't show it on her face and smiled at the kids before saying, "I heard there was an emergency meeting earlier today... your father is caught up with work. He will be here soon." "Ella, Daddy runs a big company, so he's a busy man. Don't worry, he will join us for dinner tomorrow," Ethan told Ella.

Ella nodded and smiled, "Ok... I can wait till tomorrow."

After dinner, Lora tried to call Ryan again, however, her call was redirected to voicemail.

She furrowed her eyebrows, wondering what could have happened.

When she heard about how Miles had given Jason his shares, she wanted to visit Ryan to comfort him, but she suddenly received VIP clients and couldn't find some free time in her schedule. Lora thought she would talk to Ryan after work but he was nowhere to be seen.

'Could he be drinking somewhere?' She mused.

Dialling a number, she let out a sigh of relief when the call went through.

"Adan, have you seen Ryan today? Please tell me you're with him... I'm worried," Lora asked on the phone.

"Mmmmm, I'm not with him... but let me try to look for him," Adan offered before cutting his phone.

Lora bit her lower lip, her stomach twisting and turning. She didn't know why but she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong.

A few minutes later, Adan called back and Lora quickly answered.

you found him?" She

"No, I haven't but I can't get a hold of his assistant either. Perhaps they are in an intense meeting after what happened earlier today... don't worry, he

in bed. She turned to

bed, she realised that it was still warm, signalling that Ryan

showering, she went downstairs and found the kids at the dining table. A full spread of

breakfast," Ella remarked, her words making Lora frown. Ryan

Was something wrong?

and sent out

I was expecting to see you before going

response came almost

I didn't want to disturb you since you were sleeping so soundly.

relief washing over

you later. I love you

security team escorted her to work. When she

here?" Lora questioned, a frown

through Jason's eyes. He approached Lora and asked,

Jason, are we? Why are you creating trouble for Ryan?" Lora remarked with a questioning

to claim what should equally belong

an emergency meeting?" Lora asked, arching an

Maybe then, you can see how much

furrowed her

at Jason and

Jason. I know I

what he has and what you don't My heart

nodded and clenched his hands into fists. He chuckled and replied, "I guess

turned to leave but paused