The CEO’s Regret My Ex-Wife is a Tech Goddess novel Chapter 7

How could Alaina not understand?

But wealth and status, as glamorous as they were, couldn't be taken to the grave.

Besides, that had never been where her ambitions lay.

"Thank you for the offer. I'll always remember your kindness," she replied sincerely, meeting the older woman's eyes.

"Mom, you've carried the Harrington family on your own for so many years. You've weathered countless storms and seen people come and go."

"You know better than anyone that nothing lasts forever. You can't force things that aren't meant to be."

Tears welled up in Mrs. Harrington's eyes. "It takes a lifetime to find a connection like yours. Just wait a little longer. Don't rush into anything."

"A mother knows her son best. Give Ethan one more chance. Do it for me. Pick a beautiful destination and take a long vacation to clear your head?"

Alaina didn't hesitate. "Ethan and I are done," she said softly.

Mrs. Harrington refused to let go of her hand. "What about our relationship? Are you throwing me away too?"

Alaina had no answer.

Having lost her own mother at a young age, she had truly felt an endless amount of maternal love from Mrs. Harrington over the past few years.

If there was anything tying her to the Harrington family, it was solely Mrs. Harrington's affection.

Thinking of this, Alaina's eyes uncontrollably filled with tears.

Seeing her obvious pain, Mrs. Harrington let out a heavy sigh. "You saved our family, and Ethan has completely failed you. I shouldn't be making this harder for you."

"But please, as a favor to me, can you just delay the divorce for a little while?"

"You know my health is failing. No one knows how much time I have left. I just want to use whatever strength I have to solidify the Harrington Group's future."

Hearing this, Alaina's heart ached.

Mrs. Harrington suffered from a severe heart condition and had undergone several major surgeries.

Perhaps fueled by her own bleak reality, Alaina understood Mrs. Harrington's desperation better than anyone.

"You've probably heard about the company's smart healthcare initiative with the government. It's at a critical stage right now, and we can't afford any scandals," Mrs. Harrington pleaded, her eyes fixed on Alaina. "Just give our family a little time. I promise you, in one month, I'll personally force Ethan to sign the papers."

She desperately wanted to scream that she truly didn't have any time left.

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