Chapter 136

"So do you regret this decision?"

"I do regret it."

Christine's expression darkened. But he didn't grow angry. He knew too well just how terrible he'd been to her.

Then Adele added,

"But I would have regretted whichever choice I made. Since that's how it is, it's only right to pick the one I'd regret less."

Needless to say, his face lit up at once, as if a lamp had been turned on inside him.

"I'll do better, so you won't regret it."

"Show me with actions, not words."

"With actions? Ah."

As if struck by sudden understanding, he leaned his lips toward her, and Adele pulled back, her face going flat and serious.

"Take Aaron off my hands. My legs have gone numb..."

"Ah — that's what I meant to do."

Looking a little embarrassed, he set his lips back where they belonged and reached out carefully toward Aaron.…