My Husband's Regret After Letting Me Go

The night was late, and Jalen dragged his weary body back home. On the sofa, Jara lay curled up like a kitten. He couldn't help but smile softly at the sight. Gently, he reached out to cover her with a blanket, but the movement stirred her awake.

She blinked up at him, her eyes misty with sleep, and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. "Brother, you're back. I was so scared," she murmured.

Jalen embraced her without hesitation, his voice low and reassuring. "Don't worry, I'll always protect you."

After a pause, he asked cautiously, "Jara, has Siara reached out to you lately?"

"Yes! She wished me a happy birthday a few days ago," Jara replied, glancing at Jalen. I let out a small sigh of relief, even though I couldn’t help but think it was ridiculous how easily she believed Jara.

In reality, I never sent any message.

Jara's voice grew softer. "Brother, how about I call her? Maybe it will make you feel better."

For the first time, Jalen didn’t stop her. He remained quiet, and that silence was all the approval she needed.

Jara looked at him, her hand shaking slightly as she held the phone. Her fingers tightened around it, turning pale, but she forced a smile on her face.

"Hello, sister-in-law, where are you? My brother and I are worried about you. Hello? Sister-in-law…?"

Jara put down the phone with a small, bitter smile and turned to Jalen, looking hurt.

"Brother, I think she really hates me. She hung up as soon as she heard my voice," she said quietly. "But... it was really noisy in the background, like maybe she was at a bar? Or maybe I just heard it wrong..."

I almost laughed out of frustration. Jara, you should’ve been an actress. How could I answer your call when I’m already dead?

And yet, here’s Jalen—believing his precious sister’s lies all over again.

Jalen couldn’t stand seeing his sister upset, so he grabbed his phone and called. A message played: “The number you dialed is turned off.” His face turned red with anger, and he muttered, "Siara, you’d better stay gone. When you come back, I’m divorcing you."

Jara’s eyes briefly lit up with happiness, but she hid it well.

Just then, Jalen’s phone rang. Captain Leon’s voice was urgent. “Jalen, get to the crime scene now. Someone reported finding something suspicious in a dirty ditch. We think it’s linked to the dismemberment case.”