Accidentally Yours, My Super Rich Second Husband-Chapter 239: Weight of Regret
Kai sat in his dimly lit study, a half-empty glass of whiskey resting on the polished desk in front of him. The golden liquid barely swayed in the glass as his grip tightened around it. The room was silent, save for the faint ticking of the antique clock on the wall, each second echoing the weight of his regret.
Just as he was about to take another sip of the whiskey, his phone buzzed sharply on the desk, breaking the silence. The ringtone echoed in the otherwise quiet room, harsh and insistent. Kai’s eyes flickered to the screen, and for a moment, he felt his pulse quicken. The name on the caller ID made his stomach twist in irritation.
His father.
What now? Kai thought bitterly, glancing at the phone, the call still buzzing. He could already imagine the conversation, the scolding, the nagging about his "reckless" decisions. It was always the same thing.
Kai let the phone ring, not even bothering to pick it up. He knew his father would leave a message.
He thought back to earlier that day, to the moment when he had walked into that bakery. It wasn’t his usual spot, but something inside him urged him to go. He hadn’t planned on it. He hadn’t been thinking clearly. But a nagging thought kept tugging at the back of his mind—the thought that maybe, just maybe, Delphinia would be there.
And to his surprise, luck had been on his side.
There she was, standing by the counter, her back to him, a small pastry box in her hands. Delphinia. His heart had skipped a beat, that familiar, frustrating pull tugging at him. His stomach twisted, a mix of excitement and anxiety flooding him in equal measure. He had approached her cautiously, knowing full well that this was a gamble. But it had felt like an opportunity—like something he couldn’t just let slip away.
His eyes narrowed as he remembered how she had reacted when she saw him. That coldness, that immediate withdrawal—it hadn’t surprised him, but it still stung. She had tried to brush him off, to act like nothing had happened between them. But then, he had said it.
"I love you, Delphinia."
But the moment they left his mouth, he knew it was wrong. He knew it wasn’t going to go in his favor.
His thoughts were consumed by Delphinia. Her laughter still rang in his ears—mocking, scornful, filled with a joy he had never heard when she was with him. He had expected anger, maybe even tears. But laughter? That was what stung the most.
Kai leaned back in his chair, his head resting against the cold leather. His eyes were bloodshot, his face unshaven, a shadow of the man he once was. He had everything once—Delphinia by his side, unwavering and devoted. But he had been blind, stupid. He had let her go, convinced that Adalaine was the better choice, that she was the woman meant for him. And now? Now he was left with nothing.
He clenched his jaw, his fingers tapping against the glass as memories resurfaced.
Delphinia in their home, always waiting for him, always patient. Her eyes filled with hope, with love. And what had he done? Walked past her. Ignored her. Betrayed her.
And yet, she had endured. She had loved him despite his flaws, despite his coldness. But love had its limits, and he had crossed every single one.
His fingers traced the rim of the glass before he downed the rest of the whiskey, the burn doing nothing to numb the ache in his chest.
Then there was today.
The way she looked at him—utter disgust. It wasn’t just hatred. It was repulsion, the kind that made his skin crawl.
He had seen her happy before, but never like that. Never so full of life, so unapologetically radiant. And it wasn’t because of him. It was because of Evander.
Kai’s hands curled into fists. Evander. That bastard had stolen what should have been his. His jaw tensed at the thought. Delphinia belonged to him. No one else. It didn’t matter how much time had passed or how much she claimed to love Evander.
What they had—what he and Delphinia had—was real. And real love didn’t just disappear. She was confused, blinded by the temporary comfort Evander gave her. She would see it soon enough. She would realize she was meant to be with him.
Slamming the glass down onto the desk, he exhaled sharply, dragging a hand through his hair. His thoughts were erratic, a mixture of longing and resentment. He wasn’t the type to lose. He had made a mistake, yes, but mistakes could be corrected. He could fix this.
Kai pushed himself up from his chair, pacing the length of the room. He needed a plan. Delphinia had always been soft-hearted. There had to be a way to reach her, to remind her of what they once had. Maybe she was angry now, but emotions were fickle. Love and hate were two sides of the same coin, and he just needed to tip the balance back in his favor.
The divorce had been a mistake.
Letting her walk away had been a mistake.
Choosing Adalaine had been the biggest mistake of all.
His fingers twitched at the thought of his soon-to-be ex-wife. He had been so blinded by her beauty, her charm, and now he saw the truth—Adalaine had never cared about him. She had used him, lied to him, humiliated him. He had given up the woman who had loved him unconditionally for someone who never truly wanted him in the first place.
Kai’s lips twisted into a sneer. He would make things right. He had to. He wouldn’t let Evander win.
Evander was nothing compared to him. Sure, the man was rich, powerful, and had the kind of influence that made people bend to his will. But Kai wasn’t weak. He wasn’t someone who backed down from a fight. And Delphinia—his Delphinia—was worth fighting for. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
His mind raced with possibilities. He needed to see her again, needed to find a way to talk to her without Evander interfering. She had to hear him out, had to know he was truly sorry. And if she still refused?
Well, he wasn’t giving up so easily.
Kai exhaled slowly, a dangerous glint in his eyes. He would get Delphinia back. No matter what it took.
