HIS REGRET (Ex-Husband wants Me Back) novel Chapter 315

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

**Chapter 315**

The sky above the garden stretched out in an endless expanse of azure, unmarred by clouds. Sunlight cascaded through the leafy canopy, creating a mesmerizing dance of golden specks that twinkled upon the petals swaying gently in the whispering breeze. Althea found herself seated on a weathered wooden bench, clad in a simple yet elegant white dress that fluttered softly with the wind. A sense of lightness filled her heart—a rare tranquility that she had long thought lost to her.

“Beautiful, isn’t it?”

The voice that broke the serene silence was soft and familiar, wrapping around her like a warm embrace. Althea turned her head, and a radiant smile blossomed on her lips, illuminating her face.

“Chase…” The tremor in her voice betrayed the whirlwind of emotions stirring within her. “You’re here.”

Chase returned her smile, settling down beside her and enveloping her hand in his, his grip firm yet tender. “Of course I’m here. Where else would I be? I couldn’t bear to miss the sight of your favorite flowers bursting into bloom.”

A soft laugh escaped her lips, a sound that felt foreign yet delightful. “You always know how to make me smile.”

“That’s my job,” Chase replied with a lightheartedness that belied the depth of his feelings. “To bring a smile to your face—even on the days when you feel like hiding away.”

Althea leaned her head against his shoulder, soaking in the warmth radiating from him, a comfort that felt like home. “It’s been ages since I’ve envisioned a place this beautiful. It feels as if… everything is right in the world again.”

Chase looked down at her, his gaze filled with a tenderness that made her heart swell. “Perhaps this is our sanctuary—a moment to rest, to escape the weight of everything else.”

“You know,” Althea said softly, a faint smile playing on her lips, “it feels as if I’ve just brought a child into the world. I can almost hear the cries of a baby… yet, strangely enough, I don’t feel any pain.”

Chase’s expression softened further, and he reached out, brushing a stray strand of hair away from her face with a gentle touch. “You’ve fought harder than anyone I’ve ever known, Althea.”

Her brows knitted together in confusion. “Why do you say it like that? As if we’re about to part ways.”

Chase chuckled softly, though a shadow flickered in his eyes. “I’m not saying goodbye. I just want you to understand how incredibly proud I am of you.”

“But—”

“Look over there,” Chase interjected gently, nodding toward the playground nestled at the far end of the garden.

Two children were frolicking across the lush grass, their laughter ringing through the air like the chime of wind bells, light and joyous.

Althea’s heart warmed as she watched them, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia. “They’re absolutely adorable. They remind me of Josh when he was just a little boy.”

“Yes,” Chase murmured, his voice soft and tinged with wistfulness. “They share so much of Josh.”

She turned back to him, her heart swelling with a mixture of joy and longing. “And that little girl… she looks just like I did when I was her age.”

Chase’s gentle smile remained steadfast, his eyes holding hers with an intensity that spoke volumes. “You noticed. They’ve been waiting for you, Thea.”

“Waiting for me?” A frown creased her forehead. “For what exactly?”

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