Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
The night was long and dark tonight.
Inside Jarrod’s bedroom, there was a customized crystal coffin where Nicole’s body, processed into a mummy, lay. Her skin had already turned dark, and it clung to her bones. One of her legs was missing, making her look particularly terrifying.
However, Jarrod showed no fear at all. He pressed his face against the coffin, looking deeply infatuated. “From now on, I no longer have to worry that you will leave me.”
The night was getting deeper.
Jarrod opened the coffin, lay beside Nicole, and held her corpse tightly in his arms.
He stroked her skull, which only had a few strands of hair left, and said, “You only know that I hate you. But you certainly don’t know that the more I hate you, the deeper I love you.”
The bed next to the coffin was clean, tidy, and spotless.
Only the maid knew that Jarrod hadn’t slept on the bed for a long time. But she had no idea where he slept.
Every time she came to clean the room, the long cabinet beside the bed was locked. And that part of the room was off-limits.
Jarrod was so depressed that he fell ill for a long time. After he recovered, the first person he visited was Dora.
Dora could already open her eyes. Jarrod looked at her and said softly, “I will take care of you until the end.”
Time flew, and five years quickly passed.
The Ardlens International Airport was bustling with people at this moment .
Suddenly, an adorable and delicate child blocked a handsome and tall man’s way and asked in a sweet voice, “Excuse me, did you see my mommy?”
At the airport exit, an indifferent man furrowed his brow.
Upon seeing a little girl blocking Cornell’s path, Matteo, who stood behind Cornell, quickly moved forward.
Matteo crouched down and asked the little girl gently, “Are you searching for your mother?”
The little girl had large eyes with thick eyelashes and wore a cherry dress. She looked like a little princess. Clearly, she was a child well-protected by her family.
Upon hearing Matteo’s words, she nodded in agreement. Her hair was tied in two buns, giving her an innocent and obedient appearance that melted Matteo’s heart.
“Let me take you to someone who works at the airport, and they will help you find your mother, okay?” Matteo said gently.
However, the little girl shook her head and stood on tiptoe, reaching for Cornell’s fingers with her chubby little hand. She asked in a sweet voice, “Mr. Handsome, can I borrow your phone to call my mommy?”
Matteo was taken aback when he was ignored. Who would have thought that such a young child would already be drawn to a handsome man?
Clearing his throat to hide his embarrassment, Matteo suggested, “How about I take you to the front desk? They can broadcast a message for you. That way, your mother will locate you faster.”
When the little girl heard his words, she lowered her head and gave a disappointed nod.
Cornell’s heart softened. Her expression reminded him of someone else.
At that moment, Cornell felt a pang in his heart. It was as if a needle had pricked it.
As Matteo prepared to escort the little girl to the airport staff, Cornell’s deep voice halted him, “Hold on a second.”
Cornell bent down, peering into the little girl’s beautiful eyes, and asked, “You want to use my phone to call your mother?”
“Yes, Mr. Handsome,” the little girl replied, nodding vigorously. Her crystal-clear eyes caused Cornell’s heart to skip a beat.
Unexpectedly, a warmth enveloped Cornell’s heart. He retrieved his phone and handed it to the little girl.
Matteo’s eyes widened in surprise when he saw this. As far as he knew, Cornell had dedicated himself solely to work, paying little attention to anything else over the past few years. Yet, here Cornell was, lending his phone to a little girl he had just met for the first time. It was truly astonishing for Matteo.
The little girl dialed a number with her small hand, and the call was promptly answered.
“Mommy,” the little girl exclaimed excitedly.
The voice on the other end was so familiar that it left Cornell momentarily stunned as soon as he heard it.
“Mommy, I’m next to the yellow sign,” Janey replied.
“Okay, stay put. Mommy will pick you up right now,” the voice reassured, laden with anxiety.
In the exclusive VIP lounge, Audrey hastily hung up the phone, her anxiety causing her to jump up from her seat in a rush. The sudden movement left her feeling dizzy, and she struggled to maintain her balance.
“Audrey!” A handsome man behind Audrey released his grip on the luggage trunk and swiftly caught her shoulder. “Are you okay?”
Worried about Audrey’s well-being, Erick Foster pulled Audrey into his embrace.
Audrey still felt a bit woozy as she responded, “Maybe I stood up too quickly.”
Holding her securely, Erick gently settled her back into the seat.
After ensuring she was fine, he told her, “Wait here. I’ll go get Janey for you.”
Meanwhile, Cornell stood statuesque in a high-end suit, radiating a blend of handsomeness and arrogance. The female voice was still echoing in his mind. He couldn’t help but feel that it sounded similar to Audrey’s.
Noticing the impending delay in their meeting, Matteo said, “Mr. Clement, why don’t you go ahead? I’ll stay here with the little girl and catch up with you later.”
However, Cornell retorted coldly, “What’s the hurry?”
This unexpected intervention surprised Matteo. It never crossed Matteo’s mind that Cornell would one day pry into other people’s business.
Disregarding Matteo’s bewildered expression, Cornell composed himself and asked in a softer tone, “Is your name Janey?”
“Yes,” Janey replied.
“How old are you?” Cornell asked.
“I’ll be four in a few months.” Janey gazed up at Cornell with her big, watery eyes, answering every question with earnest innocence.
She found Cornell exceptionally good-looking and secretly wished he could be her father.
Under Janey’s adoring gaze, Cornell felt a warmth in his heart.
However, a realization struck him. Her age didn’t align with Audrey’s baby.
Attempting to uncover the truth, Cornell coaxed patiently, “Can you tell me your mother’s name?”
Janey’s eyes widened with excitement the moment Cornell posed the question.
Janey couldn’t help but think Cornell must have sensed her desire for him to be her daddy, prompting him to ask about her mommy’s name.
“My mommy’s name is…” Janey was on the verge of blurting it out.
Yet, before she could finish, a deep male voice intervened. “Janey Foster!”
Upon hearing her full name, Janey shivered and instinctively covered her mouth.
“Thank you for taking care of my daughter,” Erick said, pulling Janey into his arms as he addressed Cornell.
However, as Erick’s eyes landed on Cornell’s face, his expression suddenly changed, tension settling on his face.
The subtle change in Erick’s expression wasn’t lost on Cornell. A frown creased his brow as he looked at Erick from head to toe.
However, Erick swiftly regained his composure.
Just then, airport staff approached and asked, “Mr. Foster, is this the young girl you were searching for?”
Erick affirmed, “Yes, it is.”
A palpable sigh of relief escaped the staff as they exclaimed, “That’s great!”
After the airport’s staff departure, Erick nodded appreciatively at Cornell and left.
As Erick’s figure retreated, Cornell found himself immersed in contemplation. Janey Foster… Mr. Foster… The little girl was the man’s daughter?
As Janey was led away, Matteo reminded Cornell, “Mr. Clement, the meeting is about to commence.”
On the other side, Erick asked with a stern expression, “Did you deliberately run away, Janey?”
Janey lowered her head, displaying guilt. However, she remained silent.
Feeling the need to impart a lesson, Erick addressed her sternly, “Janey, do you know how worried your mother was? She was nearly on the verge of fainting. With so many people at the airport, what if you had been taken by someone with ill intentions?”
“Well, it’s my fault,” Janey admitted.
“Then tell me why you ran away?” Erick pressed.
Janey’s voice took on a sudden hush, and her tiny frame trembled with sobs. She expressed with hurt, “Other kids in kindergarten said that I was left behind by my dad and that I should drink the milk they left behind. That’s why I really want a daddy.”
Erick’s gaze immediately turned cold. He never expected such a thing to happen to Janey.