Ex-Husband's Regret

I nodded, then dropped on the sofa as he poured me a glass. One that I needed.

"I have to agree with what mum said, Lilly is just like you. She surprised me with just how sharp she is. How she knows a lot when it comes to money." he said after taking a sip from his glass.

I smiled proudly. "It's the same way Noah is your mini-me. He's so spot on when it comes to knowing which companies have potential."

And it was true. Noah was sharp when it came to company potentials, just like Rowan. Rowan can read new company potential, even already established companies.

It's because of him that we've never made a bad investment when acquiring a new company.

"I have a feeling those two will take the business world by storm. They'll bring Woods corporation to even higher heights. Just like us, they'll be the perfect duo." he voiced the same thing I was thinking. Taking my glass, I gulped the whole content down before adding more. The liquid burned as it traveled down my throat, but I didn't mind. After taking the second glass, I started feeling the tension leave my body.

"So, tell me" Rowan began. "What has been eating you the whole day? I could literally feel how tense you were."

"I almost kissed Harper" I blurted out without thinking.

"And?" he asked teasingly. "She's your wife. I would think you do more than just kissing."

Sighing, I ran my hands down my face. "You don't get it. Our marriage is a fucking contract. I am not supposed to feel anything for her. I didn't before, so why now?"

"Maybe because things are different, Gabe. You're both different people now, you've both grown and matured. It's obvious that things won't be the same."

"She's changed all right" I murmured. "The kitten has grown claws, and she isn't afraid to fight back. I find it-" I stopped, because I couldn't find the right words.

"Hot? Sexy? Attractive?" he asked, using the very words I was avoiding. "I know you, brother, and I know you're attracted to strong, confident women who can give as good as they get."NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

Fuck. He was absolutely right. I find Harper's new personality so fucking attractive. Every day I see her in those sexy nightgowns, it makes me want to bend her over the counter and fuck her into a coma.

"I shouldn't want her, but it's like my mind has forgotten that I hate her and it is driving me insane. Just today thad to fight myself to keep myself from touching her and comforting her."

He stays quiet for a while before speaking. "And Harper?"

"I doubt she'd ever want me to touch her. She fucking hates me"

"Well, I don't blame her. It's a normal reaction given how much you hurt her. Remember what you told me back then about Ava? It's the same thing. Harper is just trying to protect her heart. Experience has taught her that her heart isn't safe with you. Of course, she'll do everything she can to make sure you'll never hurt her again."

Running my hands through my hair, I stared intently at the amber liquid in my hand.

"My fucking mind is a mess when it comes to Harper. I hated her. This whole thing should be easy to pull off, why isn't it?" I mumbled, my voice barely above a whisper.

Two years. That's how long I was supposed to tolerate her in my life before we got divorced, and she once again left my life. It was supposed to be fucking easy.

Rowan smiled, before leaning against the couch. "You'll soon learn that nothing is ever easy when you finally find your match, Gabe."