The CEO’s Regret My Ex-Wife is a Tech Goddess novel Chapter 313

As her words faded, the room descended into a heavy silence, broken only by the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor.

After a long pause, Silas finally spoke. His voice was hoarse and low, yet carried an unprecedented sense of peace. "I forgive you."

That single phrase bridged years of pain and resentment.

He looked down at his mother, his gaze reflecting only acceptance. "I never used to understand how a person could go insane just from loving someone else."

"I understood even less how you could ruthlessly abandon me, all to keep loving a man who could never come back to life."

"But now, I understand."

"I'm not saying what you did was right. Just... I understand it now."

"The world hasn't been completely cruel to me."

"Even though it robbed me of a mother's love growing up, it eventually brought Alaina to me."

Tears spilled from Valerie's eyes. "Thank you... Silas. Thank you for... understanding me."

"Alaina is... a truly wonderful girl."

Valerie nodded weakly. "After I'm gone, please scatter my ashes in the ocean. Your father donated his body, so I can never be buried with him anyway. Just let me be free, unburdened by this obsession anymore."

Silas nodded.

"And... make sure you take good care of Alaina. Don't let her end up like me."

Silas's pupils dilated in quiet shock.

A relieved smile slowly formed on Valerie's lips as her breathing grew impossibly faint.

Until the heart monitor flatlined into a continuous, piercing hum.

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