Regrets Come Too Late

Five years into their marriage, Sierra Bell never imagined her own husband would ask her to share him with another woman.

"She's important to me. I want you to accept her," were his words.

He even made a promise to her.

"As long as you agree to this, you'll always be my wife. No one can take your place."

She had met him at her lowest point. He married her, cherished her, and indulged her in every way. She always thought that no one could ever love her more than him.

But now, she realized that everything was just a colossal joke.

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John Henderson never expected the delicate canary he had raised to ask him for a divorce.

He didn't stop her.

He let her go, sure that she would eventually fail on her own and come back begging.

But Sierra, soft in name and stubborn in nature, would never look back no matter how hard or painful the journey.

He couldn't help but ask, "Can't you just give in for once?"

Later, Sierra finally gave in.

Right after that, she vanished from his world completely.

John, who had never known fear, suddenly found himself terrified.

Much later, she reappeared, arm in arm with another man.

John, eyes red, cornered her behind a door, half-crazed.

"Sierra, you really are heartless!"

Sierra Bell didn't know if all men wanted a loving wife at home while chasing after other women outside. But if her husband was the one who tried that on her, she wasn't about to let it slide.

Everyone in Jade City knew that Sierra, once the heiress of a wealthy family, was the apple of John Henderson's eye, who was also the second son of the powerful Henderson family.

He gave her whatever she wanted.

He would make whatever she dreamed of happen.

Their home overflowed with limited-edition pieces from every major brand. Jewelry, handbags, and watches lined up on the walls. The garage was packed with so many sports cars that one would have a problem choosing.

Even at parties, John never left her side, always holding her hand like he was afraid she might get hurt or feel slighted.

Everyone envied her for being so cherished.

Even Sierra herself almost believed John truly loved her.

"Mom?" Her little boy Tommy, still looking half-asleep and sweet, rubbed his eyes and asked in a soft voice, "Are you upset today?"

Sierra gently tucked him in, her eyes full of gentleness. "No, I'm fine."

He crawled out of bed and, to her surprise, wrapped his arms around her. "Hug."

Sierra froze for a second.

"I don't really know why you're sad, but no matter what happens, I'll always love you," he said, hugging her even tighter, like he wanted to share all his warmth with her.

Sierra smiled and patted his back.

In that moment, she found the courage she had been searching for, so she could ask what she wanted to ask.

It was eleven.

Sierra had already