Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 10

Chapter 10:

Did Laura take things the wrong way?

“No, I—” he said, attempting to clear the air, but Laura cut him off before he could continue.

“Come on in, Alex,” Laura said, her voice warm and inviting as she ushered them into the building. Their path was marked by lively exchanges with a few of Laura’s old friends.

Laughingly, Laura declared, “My granddaughter’s boyfriend, isn’t he a fine young man?”

Sadie and Alex exchanged a look of mutual reluctant resignation, a silent communication filled with both amusement and a touch of distress.

“I’m sorry,” Sadie whispered to Alex, her apology tinged with embarrassment. “I mentioned to Grandma a few days ago that I’d bring my boyfriend over…”

Surprisingly, Alex took it more gracefully than she anticipated. With a gentle reassurance, he murmured, “It’s fine. Let her enjoy her misunderstanding for now. Anyway, you’ve…” He trailed off, but Sadie understood the implication.

a weary sigh, his voice softening with concern. “If you ever need

had once been a vibrant part of their youthful social circle, her eyes shimmering with a bright, infectious spirit every time he met her. However, as the Hudson family fell from grace, she

life took another unexpected turn as

can finally rest easy now,” Laura murmured, gesturing for Sadie to

apartment—a modest two-bedroom with an invitingly spacious living room—Alex didn’t feel his

cherish each other and live well,” Laura remarked, her hands wrapped

favorite tales live at

up, to explain everything, but watching her grandmother glow with happiness for the first time since her mother was

absolutely loves to chat. And thank you for everything today—seeing her this happy means a lot,” she said, her voice tinged

tales of the strict ‘Iron Lady’ teacher back in elementary school, though

until they reached Sadie’s apartment

escorted Sadie

about to express her thanks and head up the stairs, a sudden