Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M novel Chapter 491

Giving her car one last look, she steps in. She then stops for a while as her eyes move around the space.

It’s probably been years since she last stepped foot in this house. The last time I think she did was after she was shot during dad’s burial.

Her eyes are haunted. I can see the shadows playing behind them. The burden of the tarnished memories she carried of this house and the people in it. Would Gunner carry the same shadows because of me? Because of what I did?

I didn’t want that.

I wasn’t around much after she and Rowan got married, but I was there when we were younger. I’m not proud to say just like everyone else, I ignored her. We were supposed to be sisters, yet I treated her like she didn’t belong. Just like everyone else.

Looking at her now, I see what Mia was talking about. Ava was still haunted. Still scarred by how she was treated since she was a child. She didn’t deserve any of it.

“I’m sorry” I whisper, my voice clogging with emotions.

Her haunted stare becomes confused as she focuses on me. “For what?”

“The painful memories you are probably battling right now,” I answer. “We didn’t treat you well. You were a kid, and even though Travis and I were following our parents, we had a choice to treat you differently when we got older. I’m sorry for the pain and heartache this family has caused you, Ava. I’m sorry we scarred your heart and soul.”

She tries to fight it. It’s in her eyes. She tries to push down the tears and emotions. She doesn’t want to be weak. I get her. Especially in a place that has a lot of painful memories for her.

“Emma, why are you taking so-”

We turn to mom, who was now frozen as her eyes fixed on Ava.

“Ava?” she asks as if she needs confirmation. As if she’s not sure if this is real or not.

“Hi” Ava gives a little wave while answering in an unsure voice.

By just looking at the way she keeps shifting from one foot to the other. Or the way her hands are trembling, and she keeps playing with her rings. Or even the way she’s holding herself stiffly. I can tell she’s uncomfortable here. That it has taken everything in her to come her.

Would it be weird if I said I was proud of her for taking this uncomfortable yet needed step?

“W-Would you like some tea?” mom asks in a trembling voice.

I know Ava being here is huge for her. For a long time she has wanted to mend things, but Ava wouldn’t let her.