Regrets

Part 25

In the hotel, Zach and Joseph were having a heated argument. Daniel was just quiet. It was true that relationships built on lies do not last long, and he was worried that he might lose Anne again. He slumped down on the couch.

My father left everything for the past six months and is staying with Mum, working as her employee. Doing odd jobs. Should explain his intentions.

My mum is not a celebrity that your father would woo her. Tell me the truth?

My dad meeting mum was unexpected. He never intended to hide his identity.

You, Joseph, you knew all this. That is why you were being over friendly. Zach punched on him.

Stop. We are a family.

Family? You cheater. My mom was already recovering from the trauma caused by her ex-husband, and now this will send her into the abyss.

Joseph, I knew about your dad's colourful life, and my mum is just a new colour, isn't it?

Daniel, there were plenty of women who would be of interest. Why did you choose my mum to play with?

Zach turned to Daniel to hit him.

You are not in your senses. Joseph retrained him, trying to calm him down.

I have loved your mother from the time I was a kid. Daniel said louldly.

That was the moment Heather entered the door.

All of them went quiet after Heather's arrival. Heather saw Zach and Joseph's disarrayed clothes and their messed-up hair. Joseph's torn shirt and their red faces.

What is going on here? She asked angrily.

Joseph and Zack separated.

Hectar / Daniel / Danny. What should I call you? Phillip's friend? She asked Daniel.

Anne...

Joseph and Zach were stunned. Zach was worried about his mother.

Anne, I never wanted to lie to you. I really loved you for a long time. That day, I was supposed to be a wedding guest, and you mistook me as a caretaker. You never recognized me.I really never ever wanted to start our relationship with a lie.

Oh my god! Daniel, I am blessed that you made me your mistress.

I am not even married. How can you be anything?

Then what about Christy Fowler, your girlfriend and soon-to-be wife?

I never proposed to her, and I broke up with her months back.

Then what is this? She threw the magazine on his face.

What about the engagement ring you bought her?

Joseph took the magazine and saw the ring on Christ's hand.

Dad, how can you do this to Mum?

Since when did my mother become your mum? You bastard, my mum has nothing to do with you and your cheater dad.

Stop your nonsense, Daniel shouted.

Leave us alone and get out.

Yes, so that you can fool my innocent mother.

I am with Zach on this, dad. We're not going to leave Mum.

Daniel ignored them.

Anne smiled, listening to the boys. At least there were men who truly loved and cared for her.

Daniel was reading the article. Seeing Anne smile gave him courage.

I swear, I never gave her that ring, and I never proposed to her. For the past six months, I have been with you, Anne. You can ask my mother. I always loved you.