Chapter 214
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Letting out an exasperated sigh and furrowing my brows, I asked in disbelief,,” What are you talking about?”
“I helped Flora, which hurt you. And knowing you were got pregnant by Albert hurt me too. So, let’s just please reconcile and call it even.” What’s more infuriating wasn’t even his audacity to assume such a thing but the fact that he was so sure about it and said what? We’re even?
If I was mad before, I hate him now. He could go to hell for all I care!
So… I just froze there, holding my phone tight, and tried to calm my raging heart from exploding by holding my belly and reminding myself that I have a pup to take care of. Which means… I couldn’t be so emotionally stimulated.
I just… I couldn’t believe that the man whom I love so deeply would ever… see me as a woman like that.
Trembling, I pursed my lips and asked, “You think I betrayed you? Is that what you’re saying?”
“Huh? Is that it, Kylian?” I shouted, slamming my hand on the nightstand, which caused the lamp to shake.
“Calm down, Della. Please calm down. I love you, Della. You should know that, and I… I’ll never give up on you. Not in this lifetime,” he whispered so sincerely, being righteous again like he always was.
The phone shook in my ear, and my hand trembled with anger. “Since you know I’m pregnant with Albert’s child, don’t disturb me anymore. Don’t disturb my life with Albert.”
“Del–”
Before I could hear more of his righteous words, I hung up the phone and, infuriated, blocked his number.
“That fucking asshole! How dare that bastard say that? He’s the most evil and infuriating person ever!” Trisha cursed one after another before I could even utter a word. She’s just as angry as I was.
Hearing her voice out the words I couldn’t even form due to my immense anger, I became even more angry instead of supposedly calming down.
But since I couldn’t curse or voice my frustration like she could, my frustration came out the other way. Irritably, the overflowing anger I was feeling merged with the deep sadness that surged in me out of disappointment from how the man I love saw me; I failed to keep the tears from streaming down my cheeks.
My chest became heavy, my breathing went shallow, and my heartbeat incredibly elevated as I cried and cried my heart out. And above all… I felt immense regret forming in me. Regret that I wasted years of my life falling in love with a selfish man like Kylian.
Trish was right. He’s a bastard! I fucking got married to a selfish bastard!
I couldn’t imagine how he could even be such a jerk. I saw him embrace Flora protectively! He treated me like shit and hurt me, breaking my heart to pieces. And what? He wasn’t even regretting it? Because it didn’t sound like he did!
My fist bumped into my chest, trying to help myself to ease the pain I was feeling.
“Della? It’s me. Are you there? May I come in?” While I was trying to calm myself down, knocks came at the door, followed by Albert’s voice, surprising me.
I sat up properly and wiped my tears off, trying to calm myself down as fast as I could and look presentable.
My heart accelerated as I contemplated whether or not to open the door. I mean… am I ready? I don’t think I’m in the right condition right now…
“It’s Albert. Open it.” Trisha encouraged.
“But…”
“He’s looking for you. Remember, Albert is our fated mate. You should be happy he’s here.” She paused for a while before adding, “And please… don’t show him that you are sad about breaking up with Kylian. It will make him sad.”
I took a few deep breaths before clearing my throat. “For a while,” I answered the door.
Hastily, I stood up and fixed my face. Once there weren’t any traces of tears, I looked in the mirror and let out a huge smile to brighten my demeanor.
“Albert…” I said, opening the door with an even brighter smile upon seeing him standing at my door with that contagious massive smile and a bouquet of my favorite flowers.
But after a few seconds… his smile dropped. He shifted the bouquet to one of his hands and raised his other to hold my face. Using his thumb, he wiped off the remaining tears from the corner of my eyes, which seemed to have missed my quick fix.
My heart clenched when I saw how the glint in his eyes immediately shut off and was covered with sadness and disappointment.
“Della, you don’t need to pretend in front of me. With me, you just need to be yourself. I know that it won’t be easy for you to forget Kylian that easily, but I’m willing to wait. I’ve did it before, I can still do it now,” he sweetly said, holding my cheek tenderly before giving me a sweet and comforting kiss on my forehead.
Giving him a small smile, I whispered, “Thank you.”
Then, we came inside and I accepted the bouquet, putting it on my night staand after I appreciate its lovely scent.
“Still… I’m sorry. I… I didn’t mean to…”
“Shhh…” He shook his head, stopping me from going on. “I’m already happy enough that you are willing to give me a chance to be the last man in your life.”
Shifting forward, he embraced me, with one arm around my waist and the other holding my head. “Della, if you want to cry, just cry. You can cry in me. I will be just here, holding you, and embracing everything about you. I love you, Della. And I’ll always will, no matter what.”
Oh, goddess, what did I do to deserve such a great man like Albert?
My breathing quicked as I finally raised my arms and wrapped my arms around his ways as well, embracing him back.
First, he accepted my child as his own. And now, he even offered his shoulder for me. He’s indeed every woman’s dream.
I couldn’t believe how understanding he was, for him to go to such lengths for me. Despite his status as heir, he remained by my side, loving me even if it meant he had to set aside his pride.
Pulling away a bit from him just enough to look at his face but not let go of him, I stared at his face with tenderness.
Thinking about it… He was like me. He was like me when I abandoned everything, even my dignity, just for Kylian.
My tears ran down uncontrollably when I saw how he blinked fast and how the edges of his ears turned red from shyness.
Furrowing his brows, he confusingly asked, “Did I… Did I do something wrong? Did I make you sad or… Why are you looking at me like that?”
Shaking my head, I looked back at him with tears in my eyes, “No… You did everything so good. Thank you.”
With that, I tipped my toes, closed my eyes, and let go of everything as I leaned in and kissed Albert.
