I Walk on My Own Destiny without Her

I said in my heart, ‘Isabella, people will change. I swear to you. I am Reginald, who used to risk my life for your love and will hate you now. Now for the sake of my daughter, I will choose our life to leave you completely.’

My daughter, Luciana, hid in her room. She cried non-stop.

“Dad, my classmates say that my mom is Adelaide's mom, but I didn't compete with her for mom, Dad.”

Later, she fell asleep holding a picture of her mom, Isabella. Unfortunately, I couldn't sleep at night.

I opened my cell phone. Then I saw that Christopher had updated a photo on his social media account. I read his caption carefully.

His caption: [Adelaide finally has the missing mother's love. What belongs to us, no one can take away!]

The text was immediately followed by a picture of the three of them. They hugged each other and smiled at the camera. They were like a family of three. I casually clicked a like at that moment. Suddenly a message popped up on my cell phone. It was a message from Christopher.

Christopher sent a video to me. I opened and suddenly saw Isabella’s beautiful face. It was the photo when she just returned to Liechtenstein.

I remember someone asked her, “Isabella, give us your TMI. What is the happiest thing in your life?”

She then gave the answer carelessly that she put Adelaide to sleep and then pulled Christopher into the bathroom before she went abroad last week.

Paired with the softness in the bottom of her eyes and the uproar coming from around her. My hands and feet were cold.

Christopher then shared a note on his social media Instagram. 

[Since we are having a child, we can't live in the world of two. We can only wait for Adelaide to fall asleep. Then quietly touch this and that.]

I was lost in thought when Christopher sent his note to me. He then sent a message to me.

Christopher: [I'm really sorry, Reginald. I just clicked the wrong button and actually sent it to you by mistake. When I realized that I couldn't withdraw it anymore. But to be honest, you should also know how Isabella feels, right?]

[In the beginning, it was because you used despicable means to force me to marry Isabella and become her husband. But you have to know that in these three years abroad, she has always accompanied my daughter, Adelaide Ainsworth.]

I was really angry at this moment. But Christopher still sent another message to me.

Christopher: [Although the child is not her own, Isabella is more thoughtful and considerate than Adelaide’s biological mother, Reginald. Even if we break up, she still can't let go of me. It won't be long before we get back together. Mr. Reginald, I know that your family is rich. I feel that you don't need Isabella anymore, right? So, I advise you not to ask for trouble and take the initiative to withdraw your decisions about your divorce.]

After that, he sent another picture to me. It was a picture of Adelaide. 

Adelaide smiled brightly in the middle of Isabella and Christopher. Meanwhile, her father and Isabella kissed her cheeks at the same time. This photo really showed them as a happy family.

I smiled and replied to him, “Okay.”

Then I called my mom's number. “Mom, I've made up my mind. I'll take Luciana and settle abroad. I'll leave in a few days.”

My mom was surprised at that moment. She then replied, “Are you sure, my son? But I've heard that Isabella has returned to Liechtenstein. I know it's not easy for your family to reunite. Does she agree?”

I smiled ruefully and bitterly. My mom still believed in her mind.

“She will beg for it, Reginald.”

I just ended the call after hearing my mom's words. I didn't insist on waiting for Isabella to come back before going to bed like I did in the past.

It was already two o'clock in the morning when Isabella came back home. She had just entered and frowned when she saw the darkened room.

She knew I usually keep the light on for her every time, but this time was an exception. Not only this time, but after that I also no longer bother her again. 

For three whole days, I didn’t say a single word to Isabella.  Seemingly sensing that something was wrong, Isabella came back. She brought a gift box.

“Reginald, this is for you.”

A trace of apology flashed across her face. “I know Adelaide was unintelligent and so ignorant a few days ago. I apologize to you and Luciana on her behalf.”

As she spoke, she opened the gift box. There was an outdated watch quietly. She then took it out and looked at me.

“I'll help you put it on, Reginald.”

I didn't move to avoid it. “No need to bother, Isabella.”

Unfortunately, I had seen that watch before. I saw it on Christopher's Instagram. It was a model that he disliked as outdated and old. He even joked that he didn’t want to throw it away.