HIS REGRET (Ex-Husband wants Me Back) novel Chapter 366

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

**Chapter 366**

The journey to one of the Miller estates—a sprawling residence tucked away in an affluent neighborhood just on the outskirts of the city center—was enveloped in a thick blanket of silence, punctuated only by the rhythmic hum of the engine.

Selena gazed out of the car window, her eyes following the flickering city lights that streaked past like shooting stars. Inside her mind, a whirlwind of thoughts swirled faster than the car’s wheels could spin.

A dinner invitation from Nathan… just as I had envisioned. This is the moment they’ve opened the door for me. If I tread carefully, everything will align perfectly, like pieces of a puzzle falling into place.

Finally tearing her gaze away from the passing scenery, she turned to Eli, her daughter, and masked her own apprehension with a calm demeanor. “Are you alright?” she asked, her voice a soothing balm.

Eli let out a soft sigh, her nervousness palpable. “I’m nervous, Mom,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

Selena chuckled lightly, trying to ease the tension. “What’s there to be nervous about?”

“It’s just… the first time I met Dad’s family, I felt… like I didn’t belong with them,” Eli confessed, her eyes downcast.

“Why would you think that?” Selena’s tone shifted, her full attention now on her daughter. “Listen to me, sweetheart. You are Chase Miller’s daughter. Never let anyone make you feel otherwise. If anyone dares to suggest you don’t belong, I will be the first to stand up and confront them. You… are Chase Miller’s daughter.”

Eli swallowed hard, the weight of her mother’s words settling deep within her. “Yes, Mom.”

“And if you’ve ever felt unworthy, that ends today. From this moment on, you hold your head high. If anyone still refuses to accept you, then you show them—without a doubt—that you are a proud member of the Miller family.”

Eli met her mother’s gaze, searching for reassurance.

“You understand what I’m saying, don’t you?” Selena pressed, her eyes narrowing slightly.

“Yes, Mom,” Eli replied, a flicker of determination igniting within her.

“Good,” Selena said, satisfied.

As they continued their drive, Selena’s thoughts were consumed with strategy. She needed to maintain just enough pressure to ensure Eli walked the path she envisioned. The last thing she wanted was for her daughter to become an obstacle in her quest to bring the Miller family to their knees.

It wasn’t long before they arrived at the estate. Riana was already in the living room, elegantly cradling a steaming cup of jasmine tea, with Chris beside her, his attention half-occupied by the remnants of his work.

A servant guided Selena and Eli into the room to greet Riana and Chris first. As they entered, Selena inclined her head respectfully. “Mrs. Miller, Chris. Good evening.”

Riana responded with a slight smile, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Good evening, Selena.”

“I wanted to express my condolences for what happened to Nora. I truly didn’t expect—” Selena’s voice trembled as she covered her mouth, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “Honestly, I still can’t believe it.”

The display of emotion was perhaps a touch exaggerated, enough for Chris to squint at her in mild suspicion. Yet he remained silent, merely observing.

“You don’t need to feel that way,” a voice cut through the tension.

Everyone turned to see Nathan entering from the other side of the room, clad in a black shirt that matched his cold, impassive demeanor.

“We should head to the dining room,” he stated flatly. “The head butler has prepared everything.”

They followed him into the dining room, where the long table was adorned with dishes crafted by the family chef, their enticing aromas wafting through the air.

A silence settled over the group for a brief moment before Nathan broke it.

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