Alpha’s Regret Pregnant Rejected Luna

Chapter 16

Ethan gracefully slid into the back seat of his car,

“Drive to the company.” He instructed.

His expression a mixture of sourness and sadness.

The vivid image he had just witnessed played like a relentless movie in his mind, unleashing a torrent of complex emotions within him. Hazel, the woman who had once been his wife, was now remarried and had children. He couldn’t help but emit a deep sigh, briefly shutting his eyes.

The road stretched before him, eerily free of other vehicles, with only pedestrians ambling by. Hazel had transformed in ways that were hard for him to fathom. She exuded an air of maturity, her appearance radiating a newfound sense of adulthood. Gone was the fragile young girl he had known; in her place stood a woman who had undergone a profound growth and change..

Her alluring scent, reminiscent of Eucalyptus, seemed to linger tantalizingly in his senses. Her once–short hair had now grown considerably, flowing down her back in cascades. Her face had rounded out, adopting a fuller and more mature shape, while her l*ps had taken on a plump and inviting quality. As she had conversed with him, he had found himself unconsciously registering her features.

“What the hell, Ethan?” he groaned audibly, grappling with the complexity of his thoughts. “Is there an issue, boss?” Axel, seated in the front, inquired, as the car came to a halt. “No,” Ethan replied curtly, though the reality was quite the opposite. He was thinking of his ex–wife!

“Drive,” he ordered firmly.

Ethan attempted to redirect his focus for the remainder of the car ride, but his mind. persistently circled back to Hazel. The man standing beside her, he deduced, must be her

mate.

Ethan reclined in his seat, thoughts swirling like a tempest in his mind. He couldn’t help but recall the enchanting faces of Hazel’s beautiful children, a soft chuckle escaping his l*ps as he reminisced about Daisy’s adorable pout and Liam’s fiery temper. The little boy had exhibited a fiery temper, even growling at him, an Alpha!.

He was a tiny warrior, fiercely protective of his sister and mother. In some peculiar way, that boy reminded him of his own younger self, and it tugged at his heart.

“Perhaps, if Hazel hadn’t left, those kids would be mine,” he mused momentarily, a wistful expression crossing his face. However, he swiftly leaned forward, dismissing such thoughts from his mind. He was remarried. So was Hazel. He sternly reminded himself of these facts.

Hazel had undergone a significant transformation, but so had Ethan. He was no longer the same man he used to be, and he was certain she must have noticed it. The taint of a man who had been involved in unsavory dealings had marked him–his aura, his scent, even the look in his eyes had all changed..

Nevertheless, the memory of that little boy walking up to him, growling and yelling, brought a genuine smile to Ethan’s face. The tiny cupcake clutching his leg and attempting to raise it was so small compared to his imposing frame that he could barely see her without making an effort to bend down. Yet, upon noticing her, an inexplicable urge had surged

her–until her protective brother charged in, displaying his

at him with their innocence. Maybe, if he had such a family, he wouldn’t have become deeply entangled in the dark world he now inhabited. The little girl. possessed the kind of eyes that could render anyone a

couldn’t help but recall the heartwarming image of the children bursting into giggles. Even the initially grumpy little man who had growled at

truly lovely with that smile, and an air of melancholy settled over him. Perhaps, he contemplated, it was for the best that they remained

that woman lives, where she works, and gather any other pertinent

boss,” came the prompt

of secrecy, “don’t breathe a word of this encounter to the

someone?” Axel asked,

a hint of

out a frustrated sigh as his phone vibrated, interrupting his train

“Bella,” he acknowledged.

you back?” she

“Yes,” he replied shortly.

Ethan’s demanding schedule often kept him at the office, tending to matters that

yet, but I’ll be heading home

to be her primary concern, it was all she cared about leaving Ethan feeling drained. His mind wandered away from the conversation, back to the image of the little girl who had squatted down by his leg, her innocent puppy–dog eyes gazing up at him. Her chubby

Ethan! Are you listening?” Bella’s voice snapped him back

wonder if Bella had always been so shallow, with her singular focus on wealth. It was a stark contrast to the genuine warmth he had once known in Hazel, a warmth he now sorely

infectious laughter, briefly flitted through his mind. He had to forcefully

to his work, Ethan’s trusted assistant,

gala. Would the twenty–third of this month work for you?” Axel asked, his gaze fixed on his

next week. What’s on

takeovers. It’s not overly hectic,” Axel

surgical procedures. Ethan had diversified his interests beyond the business world, engaging in charitable endeavors that included overseeing projects

at the mention

manage her little parties without my presence,” he stated firmly. Yet, buried deep within, a curiosity nagged at him. What were Hazel’s children named? Why had she returned to the country? A part of him yearned to see her once more, to engage in conversation, and perhaps catch a glimpse

***

had settled into their new house, with only a

late–night snack, while Daisy and Liam, exhausted from the day’s excitement, lay fast asleep. They had sought refuge in Hazel’s room, as their own still required significant work.

note right here, along with Daisy’s complete medical history. I just need to meet him and seek his opinion on this case, to determine if the surgery can be scheduled earlier or not. Although Daisy seems healthier and better