The Billionaire’s Regret
Chapter 207 –

"What the hell-what are you doing here?" Ivy's loud voice roared into the hallway as soon as she opened her unit door.

Who wouldn't? She was not expecting anyone else, yet she saw Wyatt standing in front of her doorstep, holding flowers and smiling brightly at her!"Ivy..."

Ivy pinched the bridge of her nose as if she was trying to calm herself, particularly her heart. "What are you doing here? And what's with those flowers?"Hearing this, Wyatt suddenly realized that he needed to give the bouquet to Ivy. "For you. Good morning." Ivy crossed her arms in front of her chest, ignoring his offer. "What is good in the morning when you're here... pestering me?"

Wyatt hemmed. Her words hurt a bit in his heart. But he can endure anything.

"Ivy, please, give me one more chance-"

"I'm not in the mood-"

"Please..."

Ivy's eyes widened when Wyatt knelt in front of her. She looked around, afraid that someone might see them and it would come out of the internet. "What are you doing? Stand up, Wyatt!" she pulled him up.

"Ivy..."

"Fine. Fine. Just don't make a scene here. Gosh. I left the country for peace of mind but you followed me!"

Wyatt wanted to show how happy he was, but he remained calm. Damn, he didn't know the word thrilling not until today.

"Uhm, I guess you're about to go out-"

"Yes. I want to have my coffee, enjoy the day... but you appeared!"

Wyatt pressed his lips together, restraining himself not to smile. Ivy is so beautiful when her face turns red-when she's blushing at the same time, angry. "Flowers?"

Ivy rolled her eyes and grabbed the flowers. She put it down on the table near the door and stepped out.

"Move."

Wyatt then moves backwards to give space.

Ivy then locked the door and turned to face Wyatt. "Now, I need a coffee-"

"Right away, Ma'am," Wyatt interrupted cheerfully, making Ivy arch her left brow.

"Happy?"

Wyatt smiled widely. And damn, as Ivy saw Wyatt's dimples again-yes, he has dimples! Her heart started to beat fast!

"You don't know how elated-"

"Next time. Don't bring me flowers!" she cut off the hum of his words and started to walk.

Wyatt couldn't help but form an illuminating smile. It seems like he won the lottery. Ivy finally let out a chance to talk to him.

Ivy frowned when she couldn't feel Wyatt's presence at her back. She stopped and turned around. "Seriously? Are you planning to stay there all day?"

At this moment, Wyatt got back to his senses and dashed forward, and walked with her.

"Sorry. I was just-"

"Oh, shut up, Wyatt."

Wyatt shook his head and didn't bother to talk until they reached the parking lot.

"Are you sure the media won't get crazy, Wyatt? You know how I hate being on the internet. I had enough and am sick with it."

She just wanted to have a normal and simple life.

"You can count on me," Wyatt replied as he opened the passenger seat for her.

Ivy didn't say much and hopped in.

Wyatt asked her where she wanted to have their breakfast but Ivy let him choose. Another doze of being thrilled added to him from that time.

"I'm warning you, Wyatt. Not because I agree to talk to you-to spend this moment with you, means to say that we're totally okay."

Wyatt nodded. "I understand. Wait here-"

"I can manage," Ivy replied as she unhooked her seatbelt and got out of the car.

Wyatt sighed. He can do this!

"Good day, Sir and Ma'am. Table for-" the waiter stopped when he saw Wyatt. "This way, Sir," he continued.

Ivy wasn't surprised by the waiter's reaction. She thinks wherever Wyatt goes in Europe, they will know him. That's how powerful he was.

Soon as they reached their table, Ivy started to scan the menu book from the table, not minding Wyatt.

"You can choose whatever you want. My treat."

Ivy frowned as she met his eyes. "Common sense, do you think I will come with you and treat you?"

Of course, everything will be on his plate.

Wyatt smiled. "You're getting prettier when you're like that."

Huh?

Ivy just rolled her eyes when, suddenly, she thought of something. "Since when will you stay here?"

"Until I have my dream," he replied, making Ivy frown.

"You have everything, Mr. Reed. Besides, aren't you busy with your business? After this talk, maybe you should leave and stop pestering me."

Wyatt shook his head and put down the menu book. "I don't have everything. There's a piece that is missing."

Ivy put down her gaze and continued scanning the menus. She's not that dumb not to know what he wants. "Ivy... forgive me-"

"Let's not think about the past, Wyatt. I don't want any flashbacks."

They can start without reminiscing about what has happened.

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Ivy could see the sincerity in Wyatt's eyes the moment he told her that he wants her back. She could feel his regret. But would it be worth it if she will give him another chance? What if he will waste that chance once again?

What if things in the past will repeat? If that will be the case, she doesn't know if she can still fix herself. She doesn't want to get hurt once again.

She doesn't want to be ignored-to be treated as if she was just a maid, not his wife.

"You can slap me, hit me whenever you want. But please, know that I love you. I was a jerk. I only realize everything when you left. I am a fool. Please, forgive me for all the wrongs that I have done. I promise-"

"I don't want you to promise me a thing, Wyatt. I don't want to hold into your promises again. You know how broken I was when you made me feel as if I am nothing. Let me ask you, have you ever considered me as your wife?"

Wyatt never dared to break his gaze on her and nodded. "Yes. But I know it is all my fault because I let Alice ruin everything. I love you, Ivy. I swear, it's not hard to love you. I admit, I am in need... of Alice's medication in the beginning but you must know that I appreciate all your efforts and I didn't expect that my family will treat you that way. You're not telling me anything. When I am asking you, you're saying everything was fine. You should've-"

"You don't know my situation that time, Wyatt. I love you since the day I set my eyes on you. I am a big fool to agree with all your terms. Don't worry, everything that happened in the past was not only your fault. I am into it too. If I didn't let my fucking heart betray my mind, I don't get broken."

"Ivy..."

Ivy smiled. "Don't worry. I want to bury everything in the deep. I don't want to talk about them anymore. I forgive you, Wyatt. But I don't know if we can still be together-"

"Ivy, please..." Wyatt crossed their distance and held her hand, "we can still be together. Just let me love you."

Ivy would be the happiest woman in the world if Wyatt showed this side of him from the beginning. But she broke her once. How sure she was that he won't do it again? "You know how hurt I was-"

"Hey..." Wyatt cupped her face, "I won't let that happen again. Trust me. Please, Ivy, I want you back. Let me love you."

"I-It so fast."

"Then we'll take it slowly. I will not force you to give all the love that-"

"Who said that I love you?" Ivy frowned as she moved away from him.

Wyatt bit his lower lip. "Uhm, you just said that you love me-"

"When?" Ivy crossed her arms in front of her chest.

Wyatt scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly. "I-Ivy..."

Ivy bit her lower lip. Damn, he's cute!

"I am giving you a chance, Wyatt Reed. But don't rush. I don't want to remarry right away."

"Yes, Ma'am. Uhm, where do you want to go next?" he asked.

"I want to watch a movie."

Wyatt nodded and smiled.

At this moment, Ivy suddenly realized that she felt relief. She doesn't know but it seems like her heart doesn't weigh too much. Windy is right, Wyatt deserves another chance. Although she's a little anxious about the possible outcome, at least, they're giving it another try.

Hopefully, Wyatt won't ruin this chance.

"Can I invite you to dinner after the movie?" Wyatt asked while they were on their way to the theater.

Ivy nodded.

Wyatt couldn't help but smile and said, 'thank you,' after.

Ivy and Wyatt spend the day together. Wyatt made sure that everything will go smoothly. And when they get back to Ivy's building, he said, "I had a great time, today. Thank you."

Ivy nodded. She had a great time too, but she can't let Wyatt think that she's that easy to please.

"C-Can I ask you out, again, tomorrow?" Wyatt asked, a little bit shyly.

Ivy pressed her lips together as she nodded. "Sure."

Wyatt smiled widely and was about to hug her when Ivy pushed him. "Not so fast," she said and glared at him.

Wyatt couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle. "Sorry."

Ivy rolled her eyes and was about to close the door when Wyatt stopped her. "If you need anything, you can just knock on my door," he said, making Ivy arch her brow.Wyatt smirked. "I am just a few steps closer to you, baby." He winked at her before he turned his back and pointed to the room in front of her unit.