Drowning Him In Regret novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Vivian was crying her heart out like I was the evil mistress ruining a love story.

But Vivian seemed to forget–I wasn’t the one refusing to let go. Jude was the one who wouldn’t sign the divorce papers.

Still, I didn’t say a word. With so many people watching, I wasn’t about to embarrass the Carsons in public.

Jude’s eyes dropped to my hand, and I instinctively shifted it behind my back.

Vivian really was thorough. If she hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve forgotten all about selling the ring.

But thanks to her little reminder, everyone else noticed too.

“Mrs. Carson really isn’t wearing a ring. Hasn’t she stopped wearing it for a while now?”

“I had a meeting with her not long ago, and she wasn’t wearing it either. I thought maybe the diamond was just too big and heavy.”

“Didn’t I hear she’s been wanting a divorce for a long time? Maybe it’s true.”

“Come on, there’s no way Jude won’t divorce her. I bet it’s Ada who’s clinging on.”

Jude shot a death glare at the crowd. And they all shut up immediately.

Vivian was still crying, but Jude clearly had no patience left for her.

Jude yanked my hand up. I could already tell he was about to start something, so I tried to pull away, but he held on tight.

At least he had enough sense not to cause a scene. Jude just gave me a hard look, then pulled me into his arms.

Jude explained, “Everyone, the reason my wife isn’t wearing her wedding ring is because I’ve just had a new one custom–made for her.

“The old one, well… it wasn’t exactly impressive. I made it myself back in college.

“Tonight, I was planning to surprise her with the new one. Looks like the surprise got spoiled early.”

Then Jude smiled and clapped his hands. Someone actually wheeled over a six–tier cake.

I stared at him in disbelief. ‘Who brings a cake to a company anniversary party?‘

And it had to be strawberry–my favorite back in the day. But after chemo, even the sight of whipped cream made me sick.

Jude picked up a ring box sitting next to the cake and dropped to one knee.

Him kneeling there made me want to laugh and cry at the same time. ‘Is this a dress rehearsal for my funeral?‘ I thought.

Someone in the crowd shouted, “Mr. Carson, what are you doing?”

Jude scrambled to his feet and gave an awkward smile. “Sorry, I… I got a little nervous.”

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Everyone burst out laughing. His face flushed as he knelt down again and slipped the ring onto my finger. It was a huge diamond–had to be at least ten

carats.

People clapped like crazy. A few even started chanting for a kiss.

Vivian ran off in tears, the sound of her heels clicking furiously across the floor.

I quietly stepped back, sending a clear message—I wasn’t kissing him.

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Chapter 48

May

We were about to get divorced. Holding hands and hugging was already pushing it.

Vivian left, and her little gang followed right after, lifting their skirts as they scurled away.

Ithought, Vivian has no reason to cry. I take a look at the diamond ring, and the diamond itself is passable, but the craftsmanship is just so–so,

‘It’s probably hastily made by someone on behalf of Jude. Even if it is worth a fortune, it may only be worth a few million at most.

‘But that emerald set Vivian wears tonight? I got a good look. Juno said it was worth eight figures, and honestly, she was being modest.

‘Emerald is incredibly rare now. And that set has amazing quality.

‘Give it a few years, and it’ll be worth even more. Vivian really hits the jackpot.’

Honestly, Jude had his fair share of women–including me–but none of us ever got treated the way Vivian did.

Thinking about how I once had to worry about not affording treatment made me feel like life really wasn’t fair.

Then Jude suddenly laced his fingers through mine, looking a little worked up.

“We’ve known and loved each other for years,” Jude said. “I believe we’ll keep being happy together.”

I looked down, muttering, ‘Yeah, right. We have known each other for years–that part is true. Loved each other for years? If he says so.

‘As for happiness? I’m never happy with him. Pretty sure he isn’t either.‘

Jude’s gaze drifted to the edge of the crowd. I followed it and spotted Dorian standing there.

Dorian nodded at me, and I forced a tight smile back. I just couldn’t bring myself to actually smile.

Back when we first started dating, I used to think this side of Jude was adorable. I chased after him, and he played hard to get.

Later I figured him out. Once he warmed up to you, Jude acted like a clingy puppy. If Dorian so much as got near me, Jude would start growling.