My Coldhearted Husband'S Regret novel Chapter 175

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The sprawling entertainment complex offered countless rides and attractions, from spinning teacups to towering roller coasters. Yet Sabrina moved through the park like a ghost, her usual enthusiasm nowhere to be found. Where she once would have raced from ride to ride with infectious laughter, now she merely went through the motions.

The melancholy that had shadowed Sabrina for most of the afternoon seemed to evaporate in her father’s presence. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, clearly reluctant to let go. “It was really fun! We rode the bumper cars three times.”

Listening to Sabrina’s confession, Marco leaned forward slightly. “Did something specific happen between you and your mom?”

Marco understood the cruel irony of the situation. Sabrina remained blissfully unaware that her parents‘ marriage was dissolving around her. The adults had

constructed an elaborate facade to protect her innocence.

Cullen pulled out his phone and dialed Marco’s number, requesting that he watch over

Sabrina for the weekend.

Something was clearly weighing on her mind.

Marco returned from the concession stand carrying three ice cream cones, distributing them to the girls before settling beside Sabrina on a nearby bench.

Marco felt his chest tighten with the knowledge he carried. The divorce papers bearing both Veronica and Cullen’s signatures were already filed, officially granting Cullen full custody of Sabrina. The legal proceedings had concluded swiftly and

quietly.

Studying her delicate features that reminded him so much of Veronica, he kept his voice gentle. “Sa, you seem different today. What’s bothering you?”

Sabrina perched on the edge of a colorful swing set, taking tiny, methodical licks of her vanilla ice cream. Her voice barely rose above a whisper. “I really miss her.”

ep thinking about Mom. I

The truth Marco couldn’t share was more complicated. He had deliberately avoided reaching out to Veronica recently, not because of her work obligations, but because he

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recognized the magnitude of what she was enduring. The divorce itself was traumatic enough without adding the devastating blow of losing primary custody of her

daughter.

But he remained uncertain about how the former couple had been navigating their new reality since the ink dried on those documents.

Saturday morning arrived with Marco collecting both Sabrina and Cecelia for their trip to Happy Valley amusement park.

Once he confirmed that both children were absorbed in coloring the restaurant’s activity sheets and wouldn’t overhear their conversation, Marco shifted closer to Cullen. His voice dropped to a more serious tone. “I know the custody arrangement gives you primary guardianship, but what’s the situation with visitation? How are you handling Veronica’s time with Sa?”

Cullen cut an impressive figure in his tailored charcoal suit, having left his overcoat in the car due to the mild weather. He crouched down to Sabrina’s level and swept her up into his arms, gently pinching her rosy cheek with obvious affection. “Did Marco and Cecelia show you a good time today?”

Cullen carried her into the upscale restaurant he had selected for dinner, only setting

offered her down once they reached their reserved private dining room. The space them privacy and comfort away from curious eyes.

As the afternoon stretched toward evening, Cullen’s call came right on schedule at five o’clock. “Where should I meet you guys?”

Recently, her mother had been juggling demanding work schedules, yet she still managed to answer every call within a few rings. More often than not, she would drop everything to rush home and prepare Sabrina’s favorite meals.

Sabrina gave a quick nod. “That sounds fine.” As long as she wouldn’t be wandering around by herself, she could handle it.

The weight of this secret made it difficult for him to find the right words. After a long pause, he offered what comfort he could. “Your mom loves you more than anything in this world. I guarantee she’s not avoiding your calls intentionally. Sometimes grown–ups get overwhelmed with responsibilities, but that doesn’t change how much we care about the people who matter most.”

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Marco’s voice came through clearly. “Of course, no problem.”

He suspected that asking Veronica to spend time with Cecelia right now might only amplify her pain, serving as a constant reminder of what she had lost.

Cecelia, who had been quietly observing the exchange while finishing her ice cream, scooted closer to offer her own form of support. “I miss Aunt Veronica too. She always remembers to bring me those chocolate cookies I like. But Uncle Marco explained that she’s been really swamped with work stuff lately. Adults have to deal with boring things sometimes, but it doesn’t last forever.”

“Dad!” The transformation in Sabrina was immediate and dramatic. Despite Marco’s kindness throughout the day, her entire demeanor shifted when she spotted Cullen approaching.

Marco waved off the gratitude with characteristic modesty. “It was hardly work at all. The girls entertained each other most of the time. I just had to make sure they didn’t wander off or eat too much junk food.”

Marco nodded but chose not to elaborate further, sensing the dangerous territory

they were approaching.

Cullen immediately grasped the underlying concern in Marco’s question. A brief, humorless laugh escaped him. “You think I’m being vindictive? That I’m deliberately keeping Veronica away from her own daughter?”

Now, however, her repeated attempts to reach her mother met only with silence. The phone would ring endlessly before switching to voicemail. This complete radio silence was unprecedented and terrifying.

Turning his attention to Marco, Cullen extended his hand in a brief but firm

handshake. “I appreciate you taking care of her today.”

During their time living overseas, there had been stretches where she wouldn’t see her mother for months at a time due to work commitments. But even then, their daily phone conversations had bridged the distance, filling the gaps with warmth and

connection.

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