His Lifetime Regret

Synopsis

Years ago, Regina Whiteman sacrificed her hands to secure Matthew Quinn a lifetime of ease and a marriage that looked perfect in the eyes of others. Decades later, in the intensive care unit, Matthew was on his deathbed. "G-Gina," he murmured. "I'm here," Regina replied softly. Matthew's cloudy eyes stared at the ceiling, as if he could see through the white walls to a distant past. "I-If you hadn't saved me, how much better things might've been," he said, his voice trembling. Regina's whole body shook, tears streaming down her face. She thought he was feeling sorry for her, regretting her ruined hands, still aching for her even at the very end. But she didn't know that Matthew's final thought wasn't sorrow for her sacrifice. It was a deep, lifelong regret that weighed on him.