Chapter 160 Our Relationship Ends Here
After having breakfast, Regina went to the company with Douglas.
She diligently pursued two ongoing projects, and when overwhelmed, experienced a dizzying sensation. The way she took a break was to order a cup of coffee, put on her headphones, and listen to a radio drama.
The radio drama "Post-Nuptial Passion", which she collaborated on with Douglas, had already finished airing and was a huge success.
News about Regina and Dougal would occasionally pop up online.
Regina didn't pay much attention to these, but Miranda would give her real-time updates every day. Whenever Miranda saw something interesting, she would immediately forward it to her.
Sure enough, during lunch break, the two went to the nearby restaurant for a meal. Miranda sat down and immediately began texting with a smile.
"Hahaha, do you know what the netizens are concerned about now?"
Before Regina could answer, Miranda's voice jumped in."They're all asking when you two are going to have kids."
Regina found it strange. "Why would they ask that?"
"Because your 'passion scenes' were so convincing! The netizens felt like they were right there with you. Everyone says that just by listening to your voices, they can tell you two must be really good at making love! So, shouldn't you have a few kids by now?"
Regina was at a loss for words.
There were probably about five scenes in "Post-Nuptial Passion" that were considered "passion scenes." Even though they were only performed by voice, listening to them was very vivid and intense.
Thinking about it made Regina inexplicably embarrassed, and she tried to change the subject.
Miranda pressed on. "By the way, I heard that the producers of 'Post-Nuptial Passion' are going to invite you and Dougal to attend an event together? Are you going?"
Regina shook her head regretfully. "Probably not."
"Why not?"
"I'm too busy lately, and I really can't find the time. Besides, if it involves showing my face, I have some concerns."
"You can choose not to show your face. You have no idea how many people are looking forward to seeing you two together."
Especially after Dougal and Regina publicly announced their marriage on Twitter, everyone got even more excited.
Miranda occasionally read amusing comments to Regina, which brought her pleasure.
Being with Miranda always made the atmosphere very relaxed.
After lunch, they returned to the company, and Regina received a package.
After signing for it, she found it was a thin document, like a single sheet of paper.
She sat at her desk, somewhat puzzled, and opened it.
Sure enough, it was a single sheet of paper. A letter.
Regina unfolded the paper, and at a glance, it was filled with dense handwritten text.
It was a letter from Melissa.
Regina's head throbbed for a moment, and her previously relaxed mood sank.
After hesitating for a while, she finally started reading the lines.
[Regina, by the time you read this letter, I will have left. I'm sorry that there are many things I can't tell you in person, and I can only do it this way...]
Just reading the beginning, Regina could almost imagine Melissa on the verge of losing control.
The handwriting on the paper was forceful, with some places where the pen had even torn the paper.
She must have cried while writing this, as some of the words were blurred by water stains.
[I'm happy that you've found a good person and have a good home. Although...he looks fierce, I know he must love you and will treat you well. But I've suffered too much from men in my life, so I have my doubts. No matter how good he is, I thought I should leave you something. Half of my assets have been transferred to the bank card I used to send you living expenses. It's not much, but it should provide some security for your life, a fallback.]
What Melissa didn't know was that Regina hadn't used that bank card in many years.
And she wouldn't use it again.
Her fallback was definitely not the inheritance Melissa left.
Melissa's actions completely shattered the peace and tranquility Regina had worked so hard to achieve. She forced herself to keep reading.
[In this life, I may have seemed glamorous, but I was actually trapped in a dark cage. You once told me that for so many years, I was always immersed in so-called self-sacrifice and altruism, thinking I was doing a lot for the future, for Sandra. In reality, I was doing all sorts of stupid things. I admit, you were right. Regina, I've caused you a lot of trouble recently. Last time, Sandra used my phone to send you a message, almost costing you your life. It broke my heart. Even though your husband warned her, she's used to being willful and won't learn to behave until she hits rock bottom. She always thinks of those crooked ways... My health is getting worse, and my mind is sometimes unclear. I don't know what else she might use me for in the future. I just know I don't want to be a puppet anymore, and I don't want to hurt you again, so... I'm leaving. Although it may seem unnecessary, I still want to say, don't look for me. I'm not seeking death. I don't know how many days I have left, but I want to take this opportunity to see the outside world and enjoy the scenery.]
Melissa really didn't want to write this last part.
But she had to make her exit.
[Goodbye, Regina. I'm sorry I couldn't walk a part of the way with you. Our mother-daughter relationship ends here. For the rest of your life, you must walk it well. In the next life, I hope you find a good mother.]
At the end of the letter was her name, Melissa.
Regina's vision began to blur, and she slowly closed her eyes. Her whole body felt cold, as if the blood that should have been flowing had all frozen.
What was this?
What was this again?
Why, in this life, was Melissa always so adept at abandonment?
Regina sat dazed for half an hour until Janet noticed her concern and gently knocked on her table. Only then did she mechanically raise her head.
"What are you thinking about? Regina, Mr. Semona wants to see you in his office. He has some questions about the Aurora project."
Regina nodded with difficulty and numbly walked to the president's office.
When she pushed the door open, she found that the office was empty except for Douglas.
She closed the door behind her.
Then, with unsteady steps, she walked to his side.
