Ex-husband’s Regret

At the Suburban Sanatorium.

The hospital said that Luke was no longer in any immediate danger, but he would be bedridden for the rest of his life. However, if he engaged in active rehabilitation, there was still hope for some independent

movement.

Frank only sent him to the sanatorium. He skipped the rehabilitation and instead spent a fortune hiring someone to take care of Luke for the rest of his life. Luke's speech was slurred, his mouth crooked, and saliva dripped whenever he opened his mouth. A caregiver had to put a bib on him, much like a child.

Luke had never endured such a disgrace in his life. He regretted his anger and agitation from earlier.

Seeing Luke glaring at him, Frank's lips curved into a faint smirk. "You should be grateful. You have a good wife. Otherwise, a person like me, whom you call a scoundrel, wouldn't let you live comfortably. If you want to control me so badly, then keep your eyes wide open and watch how I live freely and arrogantly."

Back at Region Gardens, Yasmin said she would cook for me.

I was quite surprised. I always thought that someone as famous as my mom would only be involved in baking and wouldn't handle greasy cooking. But then I thought, maybe I was being too narrow-minded.

In the end, reality proved otherwise.

"Oh no, this is no good."

Yasmin nearly blew up the kitchen, and Julie quickly rushed in to save the day. I went over to check the situation and saw Julie picking up the pan, which had become unrecognizable.

The kitchen was filled with smoke, and it was somewhat irritating.

"Don't come in." Yasmin coughed while covering her mouth and tried to stop me from entering.

I saw Julie hesitating, feeling both helpless and pained for the pan. Then 1 looked at my mom, who was flustered and clumsy.

I handed her a wet towel to clean the oil stains on her hands. When our eyes met, both of us couldn't help

but laugh.

"Oh dear, I bragged too much."

Yasmin snatched the wet towel from my hand and cleaned herself. "I thought cooking would be similar to baking. Who knew..."

I had longed for a mother's love.

For the past 20 years, I wondered if I had been the cause of my parents' misfortunes. When I finally knew the truth and had my mother back, I felt truly blessed.

Jhugged Yasmin. "Mom, it's so wonderful to have you.

Yasmin patted my back. "It's wonderful to have my daughter back by my side as well."

After dinner, Yasmin took a work call, and I received a call from Frank.

"I heard you're back home and almost blew up the house?"

I didn't need to guess. It was definitely Julie who had told him.

Frank's personality was flamboyant and unruly, and his sharp tongue could easily irritate people. He could even make his own father so angry that he ended up in the hospital. But he had so many loyal people around him.

"You dare say that in front of my mom?"

"Of course not."

I snorted softly. "Yeah, you only know how to complain to my mom."

Frank chuckled. "How can you say that? If I don't please my mother-in-law, how can I bring you home?"

I touched my nose and subtly changed the topic. "The people on Grandma's side are reliable, right?"

Frank didn't call me out on my change of subject. "Of course, you don't need to worry."

"Take care of yourself. When Grandma gets to know you, she will be happy that you're well. If Grandma wakes up and finds you sick or in trouble, not only will she feel bad, but I will too." I leaned back on the sofa, glancing at my flat belly. "How's everything on your end? Have you been eating

well?"

"Of course, I listen to you. The situation at the Smith Group was resolved. Now it's time for the Shaw Group."

"Be careful. There might be some desperate moves from people. Don't come out of Region Gardens if possible."

I teased him, "If I don't go out, I can't go for my prenatal check-ups. What if something happens to your baby?"

Frank's voice softened. "I will make time to accompany you. I remember all the dates for your check-ups."

Hearing this, I felt an overwhelming sense of being filled up inside. I even wondered what I had done to deserve this.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Seeing me silent, he asked, "What's with the reaction? Don't you want me to accompany you?"