Chapter 258

The bathroom lights were glaring, casting a stark glow over the pale face in the mirror. He turned on the gold faucet, water trickling out steadily. Daniel cupped his hands and splashed his face roughly before meeting his reflection. For a second, it felt like everything was surreal. Ella was lying in a hospital bed, pregnant with his child, being cared for by some other guy. If only... if only he had stayed a little longer back in Alderwen. Maybe none of this would’ve happened. Maybe she wouldn’t have gotten in that accident. “Daniel Richards, what kind of man are you?” His gut tightened with regret as he threw cold water on his face a few more times, trying to wash away the mess in his head. He finally reached for a towel and dried off, his black eyes steadying with resolve. When he walked out of the bathroom, he was calm again. He stepped into the dressing room, changed into a black casual outfit, and grabbed a suitcase. He quickly packed a few things, zipped it up, then got ready t