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

Chapter 156

Chapter 156:

Relief washed over Sadie, grateful it was not a serious situation. She asked Carol to return home to look after Laura, while she stayed with Averi.

As night fell, Sadie dozed off beside Averi’s bed.

The next morning, Averi moaned softly and slowly opened his eyes.

“You’re awake, Averi?” Sadie instantly sat up, feeling his forehead. “How do you feel? Still uncomfortable?”

“Mommy, I’m a bit hungry,” Averi murmured, his voice soft and slightly whiny.

“Alright. I’ll get you something to eat,” Sadie replied, gently ruffling his hair.

Just then, the door to the ward opened, and the doctor entered with a nurse to make their rounds.

Sadie’s gaze landed on a young doctor in a white coat who looked vaguely familiar.

The young doctor paused, then smiled politely. “Sadie?”

heart skipped

“Jim?”

Jim’s voice was tinged with

nurse behind him looked curiously at Sadie,

been a long time.” Sadie managed

drifted to Averi

and long eyelashes sparked a moment of recognition in Jim, but he quickly composed

looked away. The air thickened with tension for a brief

in the corridor,” suggested Sadie, breaking

by side, they walked to the

Sadie’s voice trailed off as her eyes shimmered with tears she fought to

her eyes brimming with despair. Now, she stood

these past

with a smile, “I’ve been doing well. I’ve started my own business,

“That’s good to hear.”

you to a meal to properly thank you,” Sadie promised

Jim nodded. “Alright.”