Take This Money

Wendy and Michael walked out of the study one after the other.

Michael glanced at Todd and then walked to Leah's room and knocked on her door. "Leah, it's Daddy."

Hearing Michael's voice, Leah immediately jumped off her bed and ran to the door.

Her small hand opened the door, and Michael saw tears in the corners of her eyes.

The sight of Leah made Michael's heart ached. He bent down and scooped Leah into his arms.

He lowered his head to kiss Leah's cheek. He sighed very quietly. "I'm sorry, Leah," he apologized sincerely.

His apology was not only because Michael had let Wendy down, but also because he had let his two children down.

If he had not acted on his own, thinking that it was better for them, he would not be separated from Wendy and his children and living in different countries.

But it was too late for regrets.

Michael held Leah tightly and kept repeating "I'm sorry" in a quiet whisper.