Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 160~ A combo "I can't believe I can finally go out in the open," Ryan said as he and Lora walked out of the hospital. He looked at Lora and pulled her closer by the waist, "It feels surreal to hold you like this. I missed you, baby." Lora blushed, realising Ryan's hand couldn't wrap around her waist perfectly because her baby bump had grown in the last few weeks.

Ryan had to stay longer in the hospital due to a certain complication. However, he still got better with tand after weeks of isolation and tiring treatments, he was finally allowed to go home.

His scalp was no longer shiny and sported very short hair that was beginning to grow back. Although he had lost weight, he looked better rather than the pale look he had the past weeks.

"I missed you more, Ryan. I'm so happy you're better now," Lora remarked. She looked up at him and smiled, saying, "See, I told you you would get better." "I'm sad I never got to be there for you throughout the first trimester. But, now that I'm out, I won't miss any stage of our babies' growth," Ryan stated, placing his other hand on Lora's baby bump and caressing it gently.

"I know you will," Lora replied, her heart feeling full. She was filled with so much joy at Ryan's discharge from the hospital. "We've been waiting patiently for you." Ryan looked around again and inhaled sharply. He sighed, the soft breeze brushing against his face.

"After being locked up for such a long time, I've cto appreciate every little thing in life. Just being able to see the sky and breathe fresh air is such a huge blessing that shouldn't be taken for granted," he uttered.

"I can't believe I survived," Ryan added, his eyes blurring with tears. "The treatment was very harsh but... I knew I had to stay strong for you and the children. Now I'm ok and I can finally go back home!" "You earned it," Lora said. "You stayed strong and I'm proud of you. We are all proud of you." The couple shared a loving look before walking towards the parking lot and getting into the car. On the way, Ryan couldn't stop looking out the window.

He smiled and remarked, "I missed seeing these streets, these buildings... I missed everything about the outside world." Lora held Ryan's hand and laced their fingers. She looked at him and stated, "From now on, let's appreciate every little thing together." Ryan turned to look at Lora. He brought her hand to his lips and kissed it, saying, "I promise. I'll enjoy the sunrise with you, the sunset... and when it rains, I'll sit with you and watch movies or read books, when it's cold, we will sit by the fire and warm ourselves up while chatting and drinking a cup of hot chocolate. When it's hot, I'll take you swimming to cool off and relax after a tiring day." "I want to do everything with you by my side," he added, looking intensely into Lora's eyes.

A little while later, they arrived at the villa and found a group of people waiting at the entrance.

Ryan arched an eyebrow at his wife as the car drove up the driveway and Lora chuckled, asking, "Don't tellyou thought no one would cto welcyou back home?" Ryan shook his head and replied, "I did expect something but I didn't expect all these people." Everyone was there including Jack and Freya Davis. A few executives from the company and Lawrence, Ryan's assistant, were there too.

"They all missed you and would like to congratulate you on beating cancer," Lora replied.

When they got closer, Ryan saw a banner hanging above the grand doors. It read, [Congrats, Ryan! You're a survivor!] After they stepped out of the car, the twins rushed forward, screaming, "Daddy is home!" Ryan crouched down to hug Ella and Ethan, "Hey, my lovely twins. Daddy missed you." "We missed you too, Daddy! Welcback home!" Ella said.

"This place was empty without you," Ethan uttered, hugging his father tightly.

Ryan's eyes stung with tears. Being able to hold his children in his arms again was a dream ctrue. He had so many things to be grateful for but this was at the top of the list. "I'm happy to be back home," Ryan replied.

After he shared that sweet moment with the kids, he got to his feet and met the rest of the family. Diane and Bianca cforth to hug and congratulate him.

Jason, Adan, Charles and Miles still had their hair cut short to match Ryan's.

"Welchome, son," Miles said and spread his arms for a hug.

"Welcbro," Jason remarked.

"You look better, man. Welcback," Adan added, he too going in for a hug of his own.

Charles smiled and said, "Come, let Grandpa take a look at you." Although all the attention was too much, Ryan didn't complain. Being in isolation for months made him miss being around people, especially his family.

When they were done, they entered the villa and Ryan was greeted by a beautiful scene in the living room. It was decorated with pastel pink and blue balloons, giving it a vibrant look.

"Don't tellthis is a surprise party," Ryan remarked, his gaze sweeping over his family and friends.

"Of course it is. It's your welcparty and it's also a gender reveal party. We are doing a combo!" Lora announced.

Ryan's eyes slightly widened. He looked at Lora's bump and asked, "It's already big enough to tell?" "Yes it is," Lora said excitedly.

Just then, Ella grabbed Ryan's hand and led him to a table that was laden with several champagne glasses that were filled with colourful liquids. "Daddy, pick one glass!" Ella excitedly requested.

Ryan arched an eyebrow. He looked at his daughter and asked, "Is this a game, princess?" Lora chuckled. She pointed at the glasses and explained, "The glasses will serve as your guesses. Pink for two girls, blue for two boys and mixed for a boy and a girl. So, do you think our twins will be girls onboys, or they are a boy and a girl?" Ryan glanced at the table before looking at Lora, he asked, "Do you already know?" Lora shook her head and replied, "No, I don't. I told the Doctor to tell the event's planner. That way, I will be as surprised as you are." Ryan looked at the options and

picked a glass with mixed colours.

He remarked, "I'm going for a boy and 1 a girl. Just like Ethan and Ella. It would be perfect, two boys and two girls." Everyone else cforward and picked their glasses, each one of them excited about who might be right.

Once everyone had their drinks, Lora held Ryan's hand and they the center of therby, they walked to room. She was holding a small confetti cannon in her hand. "Alright, everyone, it's tfor the moment of truth! Who got their guess right?" Lora remarked excitedly.

A murmur of excitement rippled across the room. Lora popped the cannon and it released a burst of blue and pink powder.

Ryan was the first to celebrate. He exclaimed, "Yes! I got it right! It's a boy and a girl!" He turned to his wife and lifted her off the ground before twirling her around while she giggled.

"We are having a boy and a girl! How wonderful!" The room burst into cheers and applause. Charles glanced at his pink glass and said, "Well, at least I was half right. One of the babies is a girl." The room erupted into laughter at the old man's words.

Later on, the party continued and they now had two things to celebrate, Ryan's recovery and the gender reveal.

Ryan glanced at his family, watching them celebrate. His eyes met Lora's and they shared alwarm, loving always mellora's smile. Life couldn't get any better than this.