HIS REGRET (Ex-Husband wants Me Back) novel Chapter 361

**Shadows of the Past – By Emma Clarke**
**Chapter 361**

Cale’s posture shifted instantly, his body tensing as he leaned in closer. “What is it? Tell me everything.”

“Nora—the maid that Erick specifically requested to assist that woman—she’s dead. An accident, near the supermarket on East Street.”

Time seemed to freeze around Cale as those words sank in. “What did you just say? The maid Erick requested? That woman? Who exactly are you referring to?” His voice was steady, but inside, a storm was brewing.

“Damn it,” Chris hissed through the line, frustration evident in his tone. “I can’t lay it all out for you over the phone. We need to meet face-to-face.”

“Just tell me what kind of accident Nora was involved in.” Cale’s hand balled into a tight fist, knuckles whitening. Erick had always been one of his father’s most trusted aides. If he had arranged for a maid to look after a woman… Cale’s mind raced, and he had a sinking feeling he already knew who that woman was.

“The delivery rider lost control of his bike—sharp turn—and a car veered off the main lane. Nora was just waiting by the bus stop for her ride when…”

A low, guttural growl escaped Cale’s throat, the anger simmering just beneath the surface. He could already piece together the grim reality of the situation. “What about the others involved?”

“The rider’s got severe head injuries. The driver? Just a few minor scratches. The car? Dented on the left side.”

“Alright. I’m on my way. Send me the location.”

Cale ended the call abruptly, not bothering to wait for Chris’s response. His fist clenched tighter, a wave of emotion tightening his features into a mask of fury and concern.

Daven, sitting nearby, watched him with a furrowed brow, confusion etched across his face. “Cale? What just happened?”

Cale turned his head, releasing a heavy sigh that seemed to carry the weight of the world. “Something unexpected has come up. I need to verify it immediately.”

“Does this have anything to do with the woman who visited my house that night?” Daven probed, his voice laced with curiosity. “If I recall correctly, her name was… Selena?”

“Yes, I believe it’s connected,” Cale admitted, his voice steady but his mind racing. “I haven’t gotten the full story yet. I overheard my parents talking about her. I don’t know what they discussed, but… it feels like something terrible has transpired.”

Daven’s expression grew even more perplexed. “How terrible are we talking about?”

***

As Cale stepped out of his car, he was greeted by one of the TnC employees, who looked visibly startled to see him. “Welcome, Mr. Cale.”

Cale offered a fleeting smile, a mere flicker of warmth, before hastening his steps toward the floor where the CEO’s office awaited him. As he walked, he returned a few nods and greetings from employees who crossed his path, catching snippets of hushed speculation about his sudden appearance.

But he had no time to indulge in their whispers; his thoughts were a chaotic whirlwind, overloaded with the events that had unfolded too quickly for him to process.

Inside, both Nathan and Chris were already present, their faces drawn tight with the weight of recent events, exhaustion practically radiating off them like an aura.

“How was your trip?” Nathan asked, pulling Cale into a brief but warm embrace.

“Thankfully uneventful, aside from a minor delay. I went straight to Althea’s house, and Lydia is there now, keeping her company.”

“A wise decision. I’m sure Althea needs her support right now.”

Cale nodded, but a flicker of concern crossed his face. “I want to ask how Mom is holding up, but… I guess we don’t have the luxury of time, do we?” He pulled out a chair, settling into it with purpose, his gaze fixed on them. “Start from the beginning, Dad. Don’t leave anything out. Actually—Chris, I think I’d prefer to hear it from you.”

Chris pouted slightly, but he complied, handing over a stack of documents. “You can look through these while I explain. I also requested the CCTV footage from the restaurant where we met her—just in case there’s something we missed.”

Cale offered a small nod, his attention already shifting to the papers as Chris began recounting the tangled web they had found themselves caught in with a woman named Selena Ward—and the little girl she had brought along, claiming to be Chase Miller’s biological daughter.

Her arrival had only intensified the already high tension within Althea’s home. The way Selena spoke—so confident, so persistent—made it nearly impossible for anyone listening to dismiss her claims. As the atmosphere grew increasingly unbearable, Riana had finally asked Selena to leave, promising that they would continue the conversation in private.

And they did—at a restaurant where Selena had come prepared with even more evidence to back her assertions.