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.

weary sigh, his voice softening with concern.

infectious spirit every time he met

life took another unexpected

can finally rest easy now,” Laura murmured, gesturing for Sadie to take a seat, emotion flickering in

Laura’s apartment—a modest two-bedroom with an invitingly spacious living

well,” Laura remarked, her hands

favorite tales

happiness for the first time since her mother was gone, she chose to

don’t mind—my grandma absolutely loves to chat. And thank you for everything today—seeing her this happy means a lot,” she said, her voice tinged

quite a character. I remember hearing tales of the strict ‘Iron Lady’

seamlessly until they

gentleman, Alex escorted Sadie to

thanks and head up the stairs, a sudden misstep caused her to twist her ankle, a sharp pain nearly drawing