Delayed Regrets: He Regretted Only After Her Death-Chapter 167: You’re Pregnant?

Hector Chaucer’s brow was tightly furrowed, his entire expression enveloped in thick clouds of gloom.

Christopher Grant couldn’t help but pat Hector Chaucer’s shoulder, "Hector, don’t worry too much. Aiden took Tiana and Daisy away, but he won’t hurt them. He just wants to make amends with Tiana and Daisy..."

Despite this attempt to comfort him, the clouds between Hector Chaucer’s brows only grew thicker.

A stifling breath was trapped in Hector Chaucer’s chest.

Gordon Lowell steered the car aimlessly.

Hector Chaucer rolled down the window.

The cool mid-October breeze swept in, rushing over him in waves.

Hector Chaucer felt even more suffocated.

After taking a long deep breath, he asked, "Christopher, will Tiana reconcile with Aiden?"

Christopher Grant, sitting beside him, did not answer, but instead asked, "Hector, there’s something I’ve always wanted to ask you. When did you start liking Tiana?"

Hector Chaucer didn’t rush to answer.

He took two hairbands with charms from his left wrist.

One had two small green apples.

The other had two pink crystal strawberries.

Hector Chaucer held the two hairbands preciously in his palm.

"This one, Tiana accidentally dropped twenty-one years ago."

"This one, she left behind with me when I just got out of prison."

It had only been a day and a night since Tiana was taken by Aiden.

For Hector Chaucer, it felt as long as an unshared secret spanning more than twenty years of youth.

Christopher Grant seemed to have seen Tiana with long hair, using one of those hairbands.

Tiana had always loved those cute, pretty, and exquisite little hair accessories.

Hearing this from Hector Chaucer.

Christopher Grant seemed to understand everything.

Twenty-one years ago, Tiana was only nine years old.

Christopher Grant suddenly realized, "Hector, could it be since that time..."

Christopher Grant could hardly believe that Hector Chaucer’s feelings were buried so deeply.

"Hector, when you were nine, you were tricked and pushed into a two-meter deep pool by The Chaucer Family. That time when Tiana, without hesitation, jumped in to save you, you had already decided that you wanted to marry Tiana when you grew up?"

At that time, Tiana was only six years old.

This man hid his feelings so deeply!

And his love was truly unwavering.

Christopher Grant fully understood this kind of affection from childhood.

Because he felt the same for Jane Summers.

Christopher Grant had always been Jane Summers’ backup.

Jane Summers previously had a first love, also a young master from their aristocratic family.

But that young master hid himself well before a series of scandals erupted.

Everyone thought he was cultured, gentlemanly, and tender.

But behind the scenes, the man played multiple women, and Jane Summers was one of them.

At that time, Christopher Grant watched Jane Summers grow up with that man.

Although he was also Jane Summers’ childhood friend, he could never enter Jane Summers’ heart. She only came to him when she was upset and alone.

Luckily, he eventually won over Jane Summers.

This love from childhood finally received a response.

He completely understood why Hector Chaucer hid his feelings for Tiana so carefully all these years.

And he completely understood Hector Chaucer’s lack of confidence when facing Aiden taking Tiana and Daisy away.

At this moment, Hector Chaucer’s brows were tightly knit, his eyes full of pain, "Daisy and Aiden, blood is always thicker than water."

Just one night without telling Daisy her favorite bedtime story, and Hector Chaucer felt very unsettled.

He not only missed Tiana but also missed holding Daisy, who called him dad over and over.

He had already immersed himself in this role, truly becoming Daisy’s dad.

Everything seemed to naturally reach fruition, but Aiden suddenly intervened.

Christopher Grant comforted him, "Hector, you might not know the situation. Before you were released, Daisy really disliked Aiden. After going through the ordeal of asking him for medicine to save her mother and being cruelly rejected, I understand Daisy. She won’t easily forgive Aiden."

Saying this, he patted Hector Chaucer’s shoulder again, "I have more faith in you and Tiana. There are major issues between Aiden and Tiana, a lack of trust from the start, and so many misunderstandings in between. Tiana probably won’t go back to him."

Hector Chaucer’s lack of confidence stemmed from Tiana and Aiden’s beautiful first love.

And then there’s Daisy between them.

But his eyes quickly turned firm again, "Tiana promised to marry me, and I will definitely find her and Daisy."

Christopher Grant also stood firm, "I support you. Tiana won’t be happy with Aiden; you’re a better match for her. Hector, let’s work together, we’ll find some clues."

...

In a certain part of the Pacific Ocean.

A huge cruise ship moved seemingly slowly across the vast ocean.

When Daisy woke up, she saw her mom.

Mom smiled at her sweetly and gently, "Good morning, Daisy."

"Good morning, Mom." Daisy showed a sweet smile too.

But looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, Daisy was puzzled.

She got up and looked around, "Mom, where is this? Where’s Laura?"

She clearly remembered the hated man insisting that she and Laura get into his car, and the principal was also persuading her.

The hated man pulled her into the car and covered her mouth.

She didn’t remember anything after that.

Tiana wanted to comfort Daisy, to tell her they would have a long journey ahead. The journey would be tough, but they would surely return to Veridia.

As she began to speak, the door was pushed open by Aiden.

Aiden entered with a delicious breakfast, "Daisy’s awake. Get up and wash up for breakfast."

Daisy glanced at Aiden with annoyance, then held her mom’s hand and asked, "Mom, why is this annoying person here?"

At that moment, Aiden’s hand, holding the food tray, clenched tightly.

Something pierced his heart sharply.

It was a dagger plunged into his heart by his own daughter.

Daisy suddenly remembered, "Mom, I remember now. When he pulled me into the car, he covered my mouth. It was just like when Grandpa Cameron covered our mouths, and I lost consciousness quickly."

Aiden quickly approached, eager to explain, "Daisy, that was a herbal concoction I personally prepared. It’s non-toxic and harmless, with no side effects; it wasn’t ether like Grandpa Cameron used."

Tiana glared at Aiden, "Do you think you deserve a medal for not using ether on Daisy? As Daisy’s father, forcing us like this, have you thought about the harm and psychological shadow you’ll leave on Daisy? Haven’t you realized Daisy has suffered enough?"

Aiden had no retort.

Only the delicious breakfast in his hands could prove his care and love for Daisy, "Daisy, I’ll get you some toothpaste. After you freshen up, try the Michelin chef’s delicious breakfast."

Saying this, he placed the food on the bedside table and went to the bathroom.

The toothbrush he prepared for Daisy was a cute Princess Elsa design.

Because he knew that Daisy loved Princess Elsa the most.

He hoped Daisy would like it.

Coming out with the toothpaste, he heard Daisy holding Tiana’s hand, crying and saying:

"Mom, I miss dad. Where is this place? I don’t want to stay here."

"Dad promised me we’d go on an autumn trip with Laura this weekend."

"We’re not with Dad, he must be very worried, he must be very lonely, right?"

"Mom, I really miss Dad!"

Tiana Linden wiped the tears from her daughter’s eyes, "Don’t worry, Dad is very capable. Believe in him, he will definitely find us."

Standing at the doorway of the bathroom with his daughter’s cute Princess Elsa toothbrush, Aiden Grant stopped.

The toothbrush in his hand was gripped tightly.

As if he was about to crush it.

He wanted to tell Daisy that Dad is right here, that he is Dad.

But the Dad whom Daisy constantly longs for is Hector Chaucer, far away in Veridia, not him.

Clearly, he was right in front of Daisy, yet Daisy was so oblivious.

The surrounding air suddenly became thin and suffocating.

For quite a while, Aiden Grant couldn’t breathe normally.

But he still managed to gather his messy emotions, smiled, and walked gently to Daisy.

Because he knew that he planted the seed, and this bitter fruit he must swallow himself.

"Daisy, Dad has squeezed the toothpaste for you, get up and brush your teeth."

Daisy didn’t even glance at Aiden Grant, "I need to change clothes, you go out."

The voice was as cold as ice.

It’s hard to imagine it’s coming from a cute little girl.

Aiden’s just-adjusted steady breathing became blocked again, "...Dad has prepared many beautiful clothes for you, let Dad get them for you."

Tiana Linden grabbed the brand-new Princess Elsa toothbrush from Aiden’s hand, "You go out, Daisy is a girl, she’s grown up. You should avoid it when she’s changing clothes."

"..." Aiden hesitated for a few seconds before turning around and leaving.

As he closed the door behind the mother and daughter, he realized only then that his daughter was about to turn six years old.

Soon she will grow into a young lady.

He had missed too much of Daisy’s growth.

Trying to make amends now seemed quite strenuous.

But his determination grew stronger.

Tiana Linden’s luxurious suite was on the top floor of the entire cruise ship.

Once the door opened, one could see the vast and endless open sea.

The refreshing sea breeze hit him.

The sea in this area was very clear and blue.

Aiden Grant thought, as long as he was patient enough, he would definitely be able to move the mother and daughter.

Inside the room, Tiana Linden stepped on the soft carpet and held her daughter’s small hand, entering a walk-in closet.

The suite where Aiden Grant let the mother and daughter stay had several rooms.

The interior design was in the delicate pink style that the daughter liked.

Many decorations featuring Princess Elsa elements.

It seemed this man had planned long ago to take away the mother and daughter.

If not for the series of hurtful events before, Aiden Grant would be a great father.

She always believed that.

But all came too late.

Belated love was cheaper than grass.

Seeing the beautiful clothes Aiden Grant prepared for her and Daisy, she wasn’t happy at all.

Aiden Grant knew what she and Daisy liked, those clothes and accessories were all styles she and Daisy liked.

Acceptance came with peace.

In such vast ocean, she couldn’t just take Daisy and jump into the sea.

She held Daisy’s little hand, "Daisy, the wind is strong on the cruise ship, pick a piece of clothing you like and wear an extra jacket."

Daisy asked, "Mom, can we escape?"

Tiana Linden touched her daughter’s hand, "No, this is the sea, probably already in the Indian Ocean, very far from Veridia. We might not escape, we can only wait until the ship docks to think of a way."

The entire cruise ship was staffed by Aiden’s people.

Even with wings, she and Daisy couldn’t fly away.

Daisy didn’t have the mood to choose those beautiful clothes, she hung her head, "But I really want Dad."

That Dad refers to Hector Chaucer.

Not only did Daisy want Hector, Tiana Linden wanted him too.

She had just promised Hector to marry him.

Hector Chaucer, through the past thirty years, had always been solitary and lonely.

She promised to give him a family, to have siblings for Daisy with him. Seeing that she and Daisy disappeared, Hector Chaucer must be very anxious.

She comforted Daisy, "We must trust Dad."

Daisy lifted her head and looked at her, "Mom, yesterday morning Dad told me that you’ll soon have a little baby, is it true?"

Her daughter’s words finally brought a trace of comforted smile to Tiana’s face.

She remembered the wonderful moments with Hector the night before, even her voice was filled with happiness, "Hmm, if nothing unexpected happens, our Daisy will soon become a big sister."

Outside the room.

Aiden’s ears were plugged with earphones.

Through the earphones, he could hear Daisy and Tiana Linden’s conversation.

He had installed hidden listening devices in every corner.

Every sentence, every word of Daisy and Tiana’s conversation was like a sharp thorn, piercing into his heart.

The refreshing sea breeze blew but didn’t give him any relief; instead, his suffocated chest felt like it was about to explode.

When Daisy went to the sink to brush her teeth, Aiden returned to the room again.

Tiana was tidying the blankets on the bed.

Aiden said coldly, "There will be designated servants to tidy these up, you don’t need to busy yourself."

Tiana offered Aiden a cold back view, "I’m not comfortable with others touching my things on the bed."

At least for these few days, she must sleep in this room.

She didn’t like letting others touch her things.

In the next moment, her wrist was tightly pulled by Aiden, causing her pain, "Hiss, Aiden, you’re hurting me."

Aiden’s grip showed no signs of loosening.

Instead, it tightened, bearing his resentment, pain, and anger, "You’re pregnant?"

Unable to break free, Tiana decided not to struggle and frowned, angrily glaring at Aiden, "Did you install listening devices in the room?"

Otherwise, how could he know the conversation between her and Daisy just now?

The matter with Hector only happened the night before.

She was not pregnant.

Moreover, even if she was pregnant, it couldn’t be found out now.

How could it be so coincidental, pregnant with one try?

She just told Daisy that if nothing unexpected happened, once back to Veridia and reuniting with Hector, her first important task was to have a child for Hector, fulfilling Daisy’s wish to be a big sister.

Let Aiden misunderstand.

A misunderstanding was good.

Seeing Aiden’s eyes filled with pain at this moment, her heart finally felt a bit relieved.

When Aiden’s painful grip loosened, she finally had the opportunity to fiercely shake him off, "Even if I am pregnant with Hector’s child, it’s none of your business."