Forgotten Wife: My Ex-Husband Regrets It After I Left novel Chapter 125

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My hand gripped Noah’s small hand tight, while my other hand sat in Liam’s. It felt odd yet so warm. The three of us walked down the mall hall, surrounded by bright lights and the murmur of people.

Noah looked to the side sometimes, his eyes shining with wonder when he saw a toy shop or kids‘ clothes store

with small dolls in nice looks.

“Mommy, that one can we go see?” he asked, pointing at a shop with racks full of stuffed toys.

I laughed a little, then looked at Liam. “What do you think, should we stop for a bit?”

Liam made a tiny nod, a slight grin pulling at his mouth. “Sure thing. Else, I guess Noah may just halt right

here.”

We went to the shop. The smell of new cloth and the sound of gentle tunes welcomed us right away. Noah dropped my hand quickly, dashing over to a rack of light brown teddy bears. He took one and held it close like it

was the most dear treasure in the world.

I went over and softly touched his hair. “Do you like that one?”

“Mm–hm!” Noah nodded quickly, his eyes glowing.

Liam stood close to me, his arms folded as he looked at us. There was something in his look nice, steady but holding a meaning I couldn’t fully express. When we locked eyes, my heart raced. I quickly turned away, back to

Noah.

“Okay, just one, alright? Not a lot,” I said softly.

Noah said yes, but he couldn’t stop looking at the other bears. After we paid at the register, we kept walking in the mall. Somehow, air felt lighter now. Noah held his new teddy close, while my hand stayed in Liam’s. I didn’t let go. For some reason, it felt safe there.

We stopped in front of a café. The smell of coffee and warm bread made my tummy rumble. I hadn’t had food since noon. Liam saw my face and lifted an eyebrow. “Wanna take a break?”

I nodded. “Sounds like a good idea.”

We sat close to the big window, where we could see folks walking by outside. Noah was busy playing with his

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bear, making silly sounds and laughing to himself. Watching him so glad filled my heart with warmth,

Liam handed me the menu. “What would you like?”

I scanned the drinks list. “Just a latte.”

“And for Noah?” he asked gently.

“You pick. As long as it ain’t coffee,” I said with a tiny grin.

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Soon, our food came: a hot latte for me, an espresso for Liam and a hot chocolate for Noah. The three of us sit

together, like a little family that feels almost perfect.

I drank my drink slowly, trying to ease my mind. But the more I tried, the more I saw: a part of me was scared of

getting too cozy with all this. Scared that this short joy was nothing but a trick.

Yet, as I saw Noah giggle with Liam and felt his warm hand still hold mine I couldn’t help but wonder was it

wrong to wish even just a bit?

After finishing at the café, we continued walking.

“Mommy hurry over there” Noah pointed at a big store with a show full of bright schoolbags His eyes shined as

if he just found a new world

I chuckled softly. “Alright, let’s take a look.”

As soon as we walked in, Noah’s eyes fixed on a line of bags with superhero images. Iron Man, Captain America,

Thor, Hulk – all the things he liked. He dashed to the shelves, letting go of my hand for a bit. Liam just shook his

head a little, grinning at his kid’s joy.

“Noah, don’t go too far” I called, though I knew he wouldn’t.

Liam looked at me. “He’s liked the Avengers for a bit, isn’t it?”

I nodded. “Sure, he knows all the parts by heart. He can even talk and talk about who’s stronger than each

other.”

Liam laughed quietly, his look gentle. I knew there was sorrow behind that grin. Sorrow for losing so many times of Noah’s growing up. But I didn’t say it out loud because I knew he already knew.

“Mommy! Daddy! Look at this!” Noah held up a blue bag with Captain America on it, his face lit up with excitement. “Isn’t it very cool?”

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I moved nearer, rubbing my hand on the bag. The stuff was strong, the size just right for Noah’s little back.

“Hmm it is really nice Do you like it.”

Noah nodded eagerly. “I love it!”

Liam messed up his boy’s hair. “If you like it, then it’s the best pick. A Captain America bag for a Daddy and

Mommy’s little hero.”

Noah laughed, and I just grinned at the view of them together. Something nice softly grew in my heart.

We finished with the backpack and went to the shoe area. I knew Noah’s new school needed simple black shoes,

so I checked his size. A shop helper came to assist, and Noah sat on a little chair to try a few pairs on.

“How is it Noah? Comfy?” I asked as he tried on a pair of black shoes with a small white accent on the sole.

Noah got up, moved back and forth, then hopped a bit. “They feel so nice Mommy! I can run like The Flash!” he

said innocently.

I laughed softly. “The Flash isn’t an Avenger, sweetheart,” I said, glancing at Liam with an amused shake of my

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