Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 160~ A combo

"I can't believe I can finally go out in the open," Ryan said as he and Lora walked out of the hospital. He looked at Lora and pulled her closer by the waist, "It feels surreal to hold you like this. I missed you, baby." Lora blushed, realising Ryan's hand couldn't wrap around her waist perfectly because her baby bump had grown in the last few weeks.

Ryan had to stay longer in the hospital due to a certain complication. However, he still got better with time and after weeks of isolation and tiring treatments, he was finally allowed to go home.

His scalp was no longer shiny and sported very short hair that was beginning to grow back. Although he had lost weight, he looked better rather than the pale look he had the past weeks.

"I missed you more, Ryan. I'm so happy you're better now," Lora remarked. She looked up at him and smiled, saying, "See, I told you you would get better."

"I'm sad I never got to be there for you throughout the first trimester. But, now that I'm out, I won't miss any stage of our babies' growth," Ryan stated, placing his other hand on Lora's baby bump and caressing it gently.

"I know you will," Lora replied, her heart feeling full. She was filled with so much joy at Ryan's discharge from the hospital. "We've been waiting patiently for you."

Ryan looked around again and inhaled sharply. He sighed, the soft breeze brushing against his face.

"After being locked up for such a long time, I've come to appreciate every little thing in life. Just being able to see the sky and breathe fresh air is such a huge blessing that shouldn't be taken for granted," he uttered.

"I can't believe I survived," Ryan added, his eyes blurring with tears. "The treatment was very harsh but... I knew I had to stay strong for you and the children. Now I'm ok and I can finally go back home!"

"You earned it," Lora said. "You stayed strong and I'm proud of you. We are all proud of you."

The couple shared a loving look before walking towards the parking lot and getting into the car. On the way, Ryan couldn't stop looking out the window.

He smiled and remarked, "I missed seeing these streets, these buildings... I missed everything about the outside world."

Lora held Ryan's hand and laced their fingers. She looked at him and stated, "From now on, let's appreciate every little thing together."

Ryan turned to look at Lora. He brought her hand to his lips and kissed it, saying, "I promise. I'll enjoy the sunrise with you, the sunset... and when it rains, I'll sit with you and watch movies or read books, when it's cold, we will sit by the fire and warm ourselves up while chatting and drinking a cup of hot chocolate. When it's hot, I'll take you swimming to cool off and relax after a tiring day."

"I want to do everything with you by my side," he added, looking intensely into Lora's eyes.

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at the villa and found a group of

and Lora chuckled, asking, "Don't tell me you

replied, "I did expect something but I didn't expect

was there including Jack and Freya Davis. A few executives from the

would like to congratulate you

closer, Ryan saw a banner hanging above the grand doors. It read, [Congrats, Ryan! You're

the car, the twins rushed forward,

and Ethan, "Hey, my lovely twins. Daddy

missed you too, Daddy! Welcome back

place was empty without you," Ethan

eyes stung with tears. Being able to hold his children in his arms again was a dream come true. He had so many

the kids, he got to his feet and met the rest of the family. Diane

had their hair cut short to match

son," Miles said and spread

"Welcome bro," Jason remarked.

added, he too going in for a hug of

said, "Come, let Grandpa

too much, Ryan didn't complain. Being in isolation for months made him miss being around

and Ryan was greeted by a beautiful scene

and blue balloons,

me this is a surprise party," Ryan

is. It's your welcome party and it's also a gender reveal party. We are doing a combo!" Lora

looked at Lora's bump and asked, "It's already big enough

it is," Lora

Ella grabbed Ryan's hand and led him to a table that was laden with several champagne glasses that were filled with colourful liquids. "Daddy, pick one glass!"

at his daughter and asked, "Is this

chuckled. She pointed at the glasses and explained, "The glasses will serve as your guesses. Pink for two girls, blue for two boys and

at the table before looking at Lora,