EX-WIFE REGRET, NO TURNING BACK!

THE GUILT

Chapter 6: THE GUILT

Kelvin's eyes pierced through Diana whose head was bowed in remorse. He could feel her sadness and guilt and though he didn't want to do this anymore, her last word had hit him hard.

He hasn't forgotten that Mia was their daughter, and they both had equal rights on her, when he thought of the crying face of his daughter who had pleaded with her mother not to leave her, Kelvin’s heart couldn't help but clench in pain.

He swallowed hard, closed his eyes tight, clenched his fist, though he already knew the decision he would make, something inside him wasn't willing, but, his little world, Mia…

“She wouldn't be happy, she would cry for her mother, and might even hate me. I can't let her hate me.” Kelvin thought, opened his eyes back, and looked at the woman he had given his whole best to, and let out a resigned sigh which was heard by Diana.

Diana immediately raised her head fast, her red pitiful eyes stared at him like her world would collapse if he left her.

“This would be the last time I would accept this.”

Kelvin's voice said resolvingly. His eyes which looked at the stunned Diana were hard and serious.

Diana was shocked when she heard him, she tilted her to the side in deep thought, then her eyes lit up, “Are you saying…?” She asked in doubt.

Kelvin looked at her bright face, “Hmm..” he nodded, but widened his eyes the next second when she unexpectedly pounced on him.

“Thank you, Kelvin. I can't believe you still choose to believe me..” Diane hugged him tightly and sobbed happily.

Kelvin stiffened, his body resisted her hug, and his hands stretched forward to push her away, but her words and sobs stopped him, his brows furrowed, then his hands which he had raised fell to his sides.

His head lowered to look at the woman who seemed sincere with her words and after he recalled her reassurance for a change, he let out a sigh and his eyes flashed with helplessness, “I just hope this isn't just for the moment. Because if it was—”

He didn't finish his dangerous thoughts and only curled his lips in a cold arc.

His hands which were on his sides raised to pat her back gently after he had come to terms with his attitude.

“Your birthday is in a few days, let's celebrate it together as a family, I know Mia would want that. Take a break from work on that day. You’ve worked hard and also deserve a break.” Kelvin proposed after he remembered her birthday.

Diana hugged him more tightly, “You’re so good. You’ve always been the one who reminds me of my birthday..” She let out a grateful smile, “I’ll take a break on that day and I will spend it with my family like it should be.”

Kelvin paused, a smile appeared in his eyes, “How he wished things would continue this way.”

***

A few days passed and Kelvin had been observing Diana.

His home which had been on a hot plate for so long finally experienced happiness.

Kelvin smiled as he watched Diana tickle Mia playfully. The sound of their laughter made his heart bloom and the gloom that had followed him all the while dissipated with the sweet view of his family.

His eyes slowly focused on Diana and he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

He had at first doubted her when she made those promises to him, but as he continued to observe her in the days that followed, he felt satisfied.

Diane no longer comes home late, she comes back early and sometimes picks up Mia from kindergarten, comes home and helps with her homework, and sometimes she assists him with the housechores even if it was just her doing the talking and assisting in handing things to him.

She also doesn't pick up calls while she is home except it was very important and he hadn't heard her mention Harry anymore, even during the brief important calls she picked once in a while.

As he watched the two most important women in his life joke around, he smiled gently and felt fulfilled.

Kelvin shifted his gaze away from them and focused on the things he was preparing for Diana’s birthday.

Today was Diana’s birthday and he really wanted her to feel happy today.

He hadn't placed her promise in his heart as this wasn't the first time she breaks her promise, but she has really adhered to her words, so now, here he was, preparing to set up a candlelight dinner for their family.

He had kissed and loved her this morning after she woke up, and though it wasn't deep, he still felt satisfied.

How long has he kissed her forehead?

As Kelvin bustled around in the house, he turned around and called for both mother and daughter, “Go get dressed!”

After hearing them leave the sitting room, he began doing his thing, arranging the table and placing the candles where it was supposed to be. He placed different delicacies which he had prepared by himself lastly, the cake which Diane isn't even aware he had baked and designed for hours.

As Kelvin looked at his well-done job, he anticipated the delight on both their faces.

After a while, Diane and Mia walked out in simple wear, and truly they were both surprised and excited to see the arrangement, especially Mia who wouldn't stop grinning since she would be having dinner with her parents.

After the hug and excitement, the family of three finally sat down closer to each other and readied their utensils to eat their dinner, but…

“RING!!”

Diana’s phone interrupted the peace on the dining table, and at the same time, both Kelvin and Diana turned their heads to look at the ringing phone but when Kelvin saw the name on the screen, his eyes turned cold.

Diana stiffened when she saw the name, “Harry” written boldly on the screen. Her head raised slowly and met the calm gaze of Kelvin which made her panic.

She immediately flashed him an awkward smile, then lowered the volume of her phone, “I'm sorry…” She muttered and lowered her head awkwardly.

Kelvin pursed his lips, then let out a calm smile, he picked up his utensil again, then parted his lips, “Let's dig in—”

Kelvin paused as the vibration of Diane’s phone interrupted him and the name “Harry” still appeared on the screen.

Kelvin paused, his eyes flashed with coldness as he watched the phone ring so many times.

“Mummy…?” Mia called in confusion with her gaze also on the phone, and this broke the tension in the room.

Diana furrowed her brows, picked up her phone and threw Kelvin a glance, “Please, hold on. I’ll pick this call, it might be something urgent.” She said and sat up from the chair.

Kelvin’s eyes flashed with irritation, he let out a cold sneer, “Urgent? What does his emergency have to do with you? ” Kelvin asked in a cold tone.

Diana's heart felt stuffy, she frowned at the tone of Kelvin, “Well, he’s my employee, and as his boss, it should be of my concern.” She said and didn't wait for him to respond before picking up Harry’s call which had just come in.

“Hello, Harry, why do you call?” She asked in a calm tone, but the moment she heard his pitiful and sick voice, her countenance changed.

“What?! Your Anxiety popped up?! Oh my goodness! Hold on, I'm on my way to you. Just be okay, Harry! Hold on!” She said anxiously and immediately prepared to walk out.

“And where do you think you’re going?!”

Diana turned to Kelvin but didn't have the mood or time to notice his anger, her face which was filled with worries looked at him, “Kelvin, Harry is sick right now and he needs me. His anxiety flared up again. I need to go, okay?”

Kelvin's heart clenched in anger, “He can call an ambulance, his family and other friends, why did he call you instead?!” his voice was cold.

Diana paused, looked at Kelvin with determination, “I’m sorry, Kelvin. He’s sick and I can't leave him be, I think you should understand me.” she sighed frustratedly, “I have to go!”