Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 144~ Content

"Don't worry, Daddy. I'll always protect them," Ethan promised.

"That's good..." Ryan replied, a proud smile on his face.

They continued to fish and chat. Ethan kept trying to catch a fish but it was still a bit hard for the young boy. However, just like Ryan said, Ethan was patient enough to keep trying despite failing to catch any fish.

Suddenly, an elderly man got on the dock with a bucket and a fishing rod.

He looked at the father and son, saying, "I hope you didn't finish all the fish in the river."

Ryan glanced at the man and chuckled. He smiled and replied, "Don't worry, we've left plenty for you to catch."

"I see that you brought your family on a trip... I'm staying in the suite next to you," the man said before setting up his rod and throwing it into the river. He sighed heavily and remarked, "I wasted my life searching for money and now, I'm alone in my old age. I have the money but no family to spend it with."

"You can still have a family," Ethan said, looking at the old man. "It's never too late."

The man suddenly coughed violently. He cleared his throat and replied, "It's already too late for me. I'll never get a second chance to make sure I have a fulfilling life."

Looking at Ryan, he uttered, "Young man, you're so lucky to have a wife and kids. Take care of them and never take them for granted."

A little while later, Ryan was done fishing and after saying goodbye to the old man, he and Ethan walked back to the tented suites.

to cook the fish?" Ethan

the chefs to prepare them for

can't wait for Mommy to see how many fish you caught, Daddy!" Ethan

waiting, seated on

Daddy caught so many fish, he's so good at

feet and approached them to inspect

big fish. Great job, you two!"

I tried but I didn't

sweetie," Lora stated. "That's all

to prepare these for us. And then Ethan and I can freshen up as we wait to have dinner,"

outside on the balcony for dinner. The aroma of freshly grilled fish wafted through the air, mixed with

happily ate their food and the

were done, Lora leaned back in her chair, gazing at the stars that were starting to appear in the sky. She looked at her husband and said, "Thank you for bringing us here, my love. It's so peaceful." "That's why I chose this place... I wanted a quiet place to spend time with you guys. No disturbances," Ryan replied.

we had so much fun,

waiting to be asked. She showed Ryan her painted pink nails and uttered, "We

really?" Ryan remarked. "I would like to

of pictures

passed by,

Ryan told the children stories about his childhood and Lora told a few of her own. The place

as he watched his family, a

matter what lay ahead, Ryan knew he would cherish every