His Regret: Taming My Ex-Husband

Chapter Three

Amelia’s POV

I opened my eyes slightly to find myself in a strange place. Everything appeared so blurry— I blinked, trying to balance my focus as I’d just woken up with an abrupt inhale. The sudden rush of oxygen almost choked me as I sat up too quickly.

With head banged, a dull pain that seemed to pulse in rhythm with my heartbeat. The reality of my whereabouts suddenly hit me.

A plain white room; The smell of drugs, the rhythmic beeping of medical equipment as well. I wasn’t anywhere near home; Neither was I with Tom.

A bandage was wrapped tightly around my head and my ankle, I reached forward to touch them with my fingers briskly shaking as I traced the cloth, fright arising and starting to take hold of me. Where was I? What happened to me?

Drifting my leg towards the floor, I tried to stand but was hit by a wave of tiredness. I slouched back against the bed; my breath felt like it was going to fly out of me. I tried to keep myself steady and that was when I casted my eyes on him.

A man walked briskly towards where I laid. His Aura, calm and steady. His eyes held this reassuring look which complemented his dark hair. In as much as he appeared harmless, I couldn't place him yet.

“Hey there. Careful so you don't hurt yourself.” He said gently, with his hands giving out a calm gesture on the air. “You are in safe hands now.”

My heart was heavy with questions but the moment I opened my mouth to speak, my words got caught in my throat.

He came closer and sat beside me. He had kindness and empathy written all of his eyes as though he'd been in this position before. “You almost gave up the ghost, But good thing your life was spared. Take a deep breathe; you are in good hands now.”

“I tried to process all he was saying, but they weren't adding up. “P-please—who are you?” I asked, Voice barely above a whisper.

“I’m Hudson,”He said, giving out a warm smile.

“I am Lora’s cousin,” He continued, fixing my soft gaze upon mine.

“You had a rough experience. You are in the hospital right now and trust me you are going to be perfectly fine.”

“Lora….?” That name sounded so strange to me. The harder I tried to figure out who the name belonged too, the more pain I felt. “Where is this Lora?”

Hudson pointed towards the door. “She’s here, just stepped out to have a word with the doctor.”

Just then, The door opened and Lora stepped in, her phone and car key dangling on her finger.

Her face lit up with a smile the moment her eyes met with mine.But it was quick to vanish the moment she saw a tear from my eyes, roll down my cheek

“Amie..” She called out to me softly, walking towards where I sat up, placing her car key and her phone on the bed and immediately pulling me into a warm embrace.

“I'm so glad you are awake now— How are you feeling?”

I was unable to speak as my heart was filled up with emotions running wild. All I could do was to shake my head.

“Tom left me for Toria. He… he said he didn't want me anymore. After everything, he dumped me, Lora. I don't know what to do with my life.” I strained.

Lora slightly pulled back away from me, her brows furrowing in anger. “Amelia, that garbage doesn't deserve your tears. Not even a little bit.” She said with authority; her voice rage filled.

“Tom does not deserve you Amelia. He never did.”

With the back of my hand, I wiped my tears again but the tears kept rolling down. I couldn't control them, “Lora what will become of me now? Where will I go? What will I do with my life?”

Lora heaved a deep sigh, her facial expression lightened as she reached into her bag and brought out a paper. “Amelia, I have something for you.” she said, slowly heading over the paper to me.

I unfolded the paper and stared at its content. My heart raced as my eyes scanned the words. Not like I was expecting anything but this is out of nowhere. Every organ in me felt frozen for some seconds.

My hands shuddering as I stared at the note in disbelief. The words on the paper became blur as a result to my tear filled eyes. They streamed down my face freely, leaving thick heavy droplets on the paper.

It took me some few seconds to process and accept what I'd just read.

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Amelia my daughter,

I know you detest me now and I can't blame you for that. It is all my fault. I left you when you needed me the most and I know exactly how much pain that caused you. I didn't have the right to choose them over you even if I wanted to. I took the decision hoping that it would protect us both but I was wrong. I made the mistake of trying to find peace in someone else's world. I thought it would be beneficial by running away from the pains I've caused you over the years.

I should have always been available when you needed me. You weren't even asking for my much but I made my choice.

The doctors said I have leukemia; cancer of the blood. It’s beyond treatment now. I have just a few weeks to live on earth. Even if I have just a day, i’ll dedicate that day to spending quality time with you. I regret my actions. I regret every fun I missed out, every holiday I didn't show up and ever conversation I denied you.

I wish I could undo the damage but wishes can't be horses. All I can do now, is to beg for your forgiveness.

I don't know if I would get a chance to spend sometime with you but I hope you grant me that chance. I hope you come visit me. I'm sorry Amelia, please find it in your heart to forgive me.

Please forgive me. If you can, pay me a visit so I can spend my last days with you my child. I need you now more than ever.

With all the love in the world, Mom.

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My hands were trembling and the motion was visible on the paper. I read the last line over and over again, hoping to hear them directly out of her mouth.

The resentment and hate I had held towards her for years were slowly melting away. The whole bitterness passed away in a minute, replaced by a deep aching sorrow.

I had spent all these years hating my mother and wishing her death for leaving me alone to suffer, for choosing her new family over her own daughter, for forsaking me when I craved her the most.

But now, after all these—- I don't know how to feel anymore.

Leukemia is something serious. My heart couldn't accept the reality of what I'd just read. The doctor's words sounded so final. I couldn't believe it myself.

After all the years of silence between us, after all the pain, now she's asking that I forgive her. All of a sudden she wants to be in her life, she wants to see me.

I was in the pool of my own tears. I never knew I could generate this much tears. I thought Tom had ran me dry but reverse was the case.

Now it was beyond heartbreak and betrayal but grief had become a part of it. I wished to control the grief but it was overwhelming in ways I couldn't imagine.

I'd always wanted to remain angry at her and continue hating on her for abandoning me all these years for a crime I did not commit.

But then, thinking about all the moments I missed without her, I couldn't continue hating her. Not now; never. Not when I know she has just a few weeks left. No way, she is my mother and I just had to be with her through out this period.

I jumped out of my bed, folding the letter into my purse while my mind raced unexplainably. I had to see my mother that minute.

Just as I picked up my phone to leave, Lora interrupted me with another bombshell which demanded survival.