Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 184

Once a thought takes root, it inevitably drags up forgotten, overlooked memories, surfacing from all directions at once.

Julian was shocked to realize that not only could he not recall the last time Elara cried, but he also couldn't remember the last time she had shown such vulnerability or begged for anything.

Because of her parents, Elara had matured faster than other kids her age. She learned early on that it was better to rely on herself than on others. For the most part, if she could solve a problem on her own, she did it. She hated asking for help.

Julian racked his brain but genuinely couldn't think of a single person she had pleaded with in recent years.

Then, a memory surfaced. Back in the early days of Ark Solutions, when they had been set up and faced a massive penalty, Elara had swallowed her pride and begged her professors and senior alumni to help save the company.

She hated asking for help, yet for him, she had begged so many people.

And now, she was lowering her guard again, simply to ask him to come home and spend time with her and Melody.

Her posture was incredibly humble, her words careful, her eyes practically pleading as she looked at him.

When he didn't answer for a long moment, a flash of desolation crossed her eyes. "Is it a no?"

She let go of his hand and took a step back with a bitter smile.

Julian's expression shifted, and he instinctively reached out to grab her hand, but he was too late.

"So, asking you to just spend a little more time with us is a luxury now, huh."

She muttered in disbelief, placing a hand on Melody's back, patting her gently without looking at him anymore.

"But it's fine. If you really can't get away, focus on work. I'll keep my end of the bargain and take good care of Melody on my own."

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