HIS REGRET (Ex-Husband wants Me Back) novel Chapter 139

**Shadows of the Past – By Emma Clarke**

**Chapter 139**

This morning, Daven had just concluded a brief meeting with his board of directors. The atmosphere in the room had been charged with urgency, but there simply wasn’t enough time to delve into any other matters. His flight to SunCity loomed on the horizon, scheduled for later that afternoon, and his meeting with Chris Miller was not something he could afford to postpone again.

“As per our discussion, ensure everything I requested is sent to my email immediately,” Daven instructed, his voice steady as he gathered the stack of files strewn across the polished conference table. Arsen, his ever-reliable assistant, was already poised to follow him, ready to accompany him wherever the day would lead.

Just as Daven was about to step out of the room, his phone vibrated insistently on the table, drawing his attention. The name lighting up the screen made his eyebrows arch in surprise. “Theo Blake’s aide?” he murmured to himself, a sense of curiosity mingling with apprehension. “What could he possibly want with me?”

“Apologies for the interruption, Mr. Callister,” came the formal voice on the other end. “Mr. Blake has requested to speak with you in person. If it’s convenient, he would appreciate your visit.” There was a weight to the aide’s words, an implication that this was no mere courtesy call; something significant was at stake.

“Very well,” Daven replied, glancing at his watch, calculating the time he had left before needing to head to the airport. He realized he still had a window of opportunity. Besides, the hospital where Theo was currently confined was conveniently along his route.

After ending the call, Daven found himself staring out the window, lost in thought. Theo Blake. Vanessa’s father. It had been quite some time since he had last seen him. The memories of that fateful night still lingered in his mind, haunting him. Occasionally, Arsen would provide updates on Theo’s condition, but Daven had never mustered the courage to visit. There were too many unspoken words, too many unresolved feelings surrounding that night.

“Sir,” Arsen’s voice broke through Daven’s reverie, laced with confusion at the sudden stillness that had enveloped Daven. “Is everything all right?”

Daven turned to him, his expression resolute. “Prepare the car. I need to see Theo. Also, arrange for a suitable gift for the visit.”

Though taken aback by the sudden change in plans, Arsen nodded without question. “Understood, Mr. Daven.”

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Daven met his gaze unwaveringly, refusing to blink. “I would never accuse her without solid evidence. To do so would be to indulge in baseless accusations.”

Theo scoffed, his irritation evident. “I’m not blind, Daven. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Vanessa has loved you from the very beginning. She’s not the type to betray her husband—unless there’s a compelling reason behind it.”

“And you believe that reason lies with me?” Daven’s voice remained calm, yet his eyes betrayed a tempest of emotions swirling within him.

He had anticipated this confrontation. Theo hadn’t summoned him for idle chit-chat about his health; he had brought him here to address the elephant in the room—the affair that had shattered their lives. Defending Vanessa was Theo’s way of trying to tilt the scales back in her favor, and Daven could see the determination etched on his face.

Theo leaned forward, his voice rising with fervor. “Have you ever considered that perhaps you’ve been too consumed with your role as a husband? Always prioritizing your work and your company. How can you expect to sustain a marriage if you never truly pay attention to your wife?”