Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Mommy, she murmured, shouldnt Colby have come with us today? If hed stayed home, none of this would have happened.

Destinee was so perceptive, always thinking of others.

She believed Colby wouldnt have fainted if hed stayed back.

Lucinda hugged her daughter tighter, pressing a soft kiss against the crown of her head.

Sweetheart, this isnt your fault, she whispered.

Colby just wasnt feeling well today.

Its nothing to do with you.

Hell be fine.

Well bring him home soon, once hes better.

Destinee nodded, her little face still clouded with worry, but she murmured, Okay.

By the time they arrived home, a quiet heaviness hung in the air. What shouldve been a joyous day had turned somber.

Not a single smile remained on anyones face.

Suddenly, Lucindas phone buzzed from deep inside her handbag.

Her nerves were already stretched thin, and she almost didnt want to answer.

She wasnt in the mood for any work calls.

But when she glanced at the screen, she saw it was Kyson.

Her phone kept vibrating.noveldrama

She sighed, feeling her irritation spike.

Reluctantly, she swiped to answer.

What do you want? she said, her tone sharp.

There was a brief pause on the other end before Kysons voice came through, noticeably softer than usual.

Lucinda, I heard about Colby.

Lucindas jaw tightened, frustration bubbling beneath the surface.

Im not the one who needs your apology.

I know, I know, Kyson sighed.

I should apologize to Colby.

Its my fault.

And Ill make it right, even if he never forgives me.

Even if he wants my life.

Lucindas patience had run thin.

If thats all you have to say, Im hanging up now.

Without waiting for his response, she ended the call, letting her phone drop onto the couch beside her.

Meanwhile, Kyson stared blankly at his phone, now dim in his hand. A storm of regret swirled inside him, but no words came.

He lit a cigarette, taking a long, shaky drag.

Before he knew it, he was on his fourth, coughing violently between breaths.

Smoke curled around him, choking the air.

Kurt walked into the room, startled to see Kysons bloodshot eyes and the ashtray overflowing.

Hurriedly, he rushed to crack open the window.

Mr.

Shaw, you cant keep smoking like this.

Youre going to make yourself sick.

Kyson waved him off dismissively, his voice harsh.

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