His Regret Came Too Late

I was forced to spend the entire night searching with Caleb. The next day around noon, exhausted, I returned to the hotel I was temporarily staying in. I just wanted a hot shower before picking up my son.

But I never expected Caleb to burst in on me in the shower. Without a word, he grabbed my arm and began dragging me out. "Maya needs an expensive emergency surgery, and my funds are tied up. You're going to sign this document right now and use Owen's education trust fund."

I clutched the bathrobe tightly around my body, water streaming down my skin. He met my contemptuous gaze and sneered, “I’ve seen it all before. Drop the modest act.”

I struggled, but he forced me into his car and sped toward the law firm.

As soon as we arrived, Caleb hauled me toward a conference room, shouting, "Lawyer, where's the document? Get her to sign it!"

I tried to run, but Caleb's next words froze me to the spot.

"Clara, if you sign this, you'll get to see Owen again."

"What did you do to Owen?" My voice trembled. "He's your son! You're willing to sacrifice his future for an outsider?"

Tears finally streamed down my face. In three years of marriage, it was the first time I had ever cried in front of him.

Seeing my tears, Caleb's tone softened, and he stepped forward to hug me. "Look, I don't want to do this either, Clara. But Maya's accident… it happened because she felt guilty about Owen and went to get me coffee. This is on us. We owe her. Just… save Maya, and I promise, I'll agree to anything you want. Anything."

Just then, the lawyer walked in with the papers.

"Is the fund transfer agreement ready?" Caleb immediately pushed me away and pressed me down into a chair. "My wife has agreed. Let's get her signature."

I felt like a puppet as I picked up the pen.

The lawyer looked at my vacant expression and frowned. "Ma'am, are you certain you wish to transfer this fund?"

I had no choice. I forced a smile. "Yes."

After signing, a wave of dizziness washed over me. My vision swam, and I instinctively grabbed Caleb's sleeve.

He recoiled in disgust, shaking my hand off. "Save the drama, Clara. Putting on a show now? I don't have time for this."

That was the last thing I heard before I blacked out.