HIS REGRET (Ex-Husband wants Me Back) novel Chapter 300

**Shadows of the Past – By Emma Clarke**

**Chapter 300**

“Really? So… I have two Daddies now?”

Althea felt a rush of warmth and trepidation wash over her as she gazed into her son’s wide, innocent eyes. The corners of her mouth twitched in an attempt to form a smile, but the weight of her emotions made it difficult. “Yes, sweetheart,” she finally managed, pulling him into her embrace. The warmth of his small body against hers was both comforting and heartbreaking. Tears streamed down her cheeks, soaking into the fabric of his shirt. “I’m so sorry I kept this from you, Josh.”

Josh’s expression shifted slightly, a mix of curiosity and disbelief. “So… Mr. Handsome is really my biological dad?”

“Yes,” she whispered again, her heart heavy with guilt. Each word felt like a stone lodged in her throat, the truth pressing down on her with an unbearable force.

Josh tilted his head, his brow furrowing as he processed this revelation. “And Aunt Kalina and Aunt Felicia… they’re really my aunts? Not just Mommy’s friends?”

“Yes, Josh. You’re absolutely right. They are your real aunts—your Daddy’s sisters.”

For a moment, silence enveloped them. Josh’s gaze remained fixed on her, his mind whirling as he tried to piece everything together. The calmness in his demeanor only deepened her sorrow; how could he be so composed in the face of such life-altering news?

Chase, who had been quietly observing the exchange, finally interjected with a gentle tone that radiated warmth. “Your mom never meant to keep this from you, Josh. But if you’d like, I can explain everything in detail once the party is over.”

Josh shook his head, a grin lighting up his face. “No need, Daddy Chase. I don’t know why, but… I think I already knew he was my dad.” His voice softened, imbued with a childlike sincerity that tugged at Althea’s heartstrings. “And you’re my dad too. The best dad in the world.”

With that, he pulled away from Althea’s embrace, his smile brightening the room. “Don’t cry, Mom. I’m sure you had your reasons for not telling me sooner.”

He reached up, his tiny fingers brushing away her tears as if he could wipe away the guilt she felt. “Don’t apologize. You already gave me the best dads I could ever ask for.”

Turning towards Chase, Josh’s expression transformed into one of pure gratitude. “Thank you for being my dad, Daddy Chase.”

Chase’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears as he ruffled Josh’s hair affectionately, his voice thick with emotion. “Always, kiddo.”

Josh looked up at him again, a flicker of hesitation crossing his features, but hope quickly replaced it. “Can I… can I call Mr. Handsome ‘Papa’?”

“Of course you can.”

Without another moment’s hesitation, Josh spun on his heel and dashed across the room, his small footsteps echoing with uncontained joy. “Mr. Handsome!”

Daven, caught off guard, turned sharply, just in time to catch the little boy who had launched himself into his arms. Josh clung to him tightly, his face buried against Daven’s chest. “Thank you… for being my dad,” he whispered, his voice quivering with sincerity.

Daven stood frozen for a heartbeat, his heart pounding wildly against his ribs. Then, as if released from a spell, he wrapped his arms around Josh, holding him close, burying his face in the boy’s tousled hair.

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