Too Late for Regret:My Ex-Husband Are Trying to Win Me Back novel Chapter 12

By the time Zachary woke in Whistletown, it was already the next day. Charmaine had been watching over him the entire time.

When his eyes opened and landed on her, irritation flickered uncontrollably. In the end, she was the reason everything had spiraled to this point. If she hadn't returned years ago, if he hadn't helped her then, Lynette would never have left.

Charmaine, oblivious to his thoughts, hurried to call in the doctor.

After a brief checkup, the doctor said, "Mr. Wright's collapse was caused by emotional agitation, compounded by prolonged stress. He needs to relax more. With proper rest, there shouldn't be any serious issues. Mrs. Wright, you could take him on a trip if time allows. Some fresh air would do him some good. "

The doctor had referred to Charmaine as Mrs. Wright.

Charmaine smiled. "Okay."

But Zachary corrected the doctor immediately. "She isn't my wife. My wife is Lynette Sterling."

Charmaine froze. In the past, Zachary would never have bothered to correct such a slip. Now, she could feel it—he was drawing boundaries; he had changed.

Clenching her fists, Charmaine forced a smile and thanked the doctor. After he left, she picked up a warm towel, intending to wipe Zachary down.

As she was about to touch him, Zachary stopped her, his tone icy. "Charmaine, there should be boundaries between men and women. This isn't appropriate."

Charmaine bit her lip. "Zachary, do you really not know how I feel? I stayed by your side for three years without a name or status. Now that Lynette has divorced you, why won't you choose me? If you truly felt nothing for me, why did you take such meticulous care of me all these years?"

She continued, "Admit it, Zachary. I have a place in your heart. I never said anything before because you were still married, but you're not married anymore. Can't you just spare a glance at me, just once?"

Charmaine reached out to touch him, but he brushed her hand away without hesitation.

"Charmaine, I've never thought about you that way. You've misunderstood my intentions. For the past three years, I kept you close because I was helping Nettie pay her debts. She was my wife. Her family committed wrongs, and it was my responsibility to repay that debt.

"I apologize if my actions gave you the wrong idea. I've already had your resignation paperwork handled. I'll give you some money. Go, start a new life elsewhere."

With that, Zachary got out of bed, ready to leave.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify