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

Chapter 175

Chapter 175:

“Sadie, let me drive you,” a familiar voice offered from beside her.

Looking up, she saw Alex by his car, parked at the curb, watching her intently.

“That’s kind of you, but I’ll take a cab.” She declined politely, not wanting to be a burden.

“It’s late, and it’s not safe to be out alone. Please, get in,” Alex insisted. After hesitating, Sadie nodded, opened the passenger door, and climbed in.

“You don’t have to chauffeur me anymore, Alex. It’s too much trouble for you,” she murmured, buckling up.

As Alex started the car, his face showed concern and something else he kept hidden. “You’re going to work at Wall Group?”

“Yes, it’s a joint project. I couldn’t say no,” Sadie responded, her voice filled with reluctance.

“Sadie…” Alex started, then stopped, his hands tightening on the steering wheel. He knew too well the hurt Noah had caused her. The prospect of her facing that old torment bothered him.

to face him firmly. “But I need to do this for the studio. I’ll be back

“I still don’t feel comfortable with you being

Noah and I are over. He’s just a business partner now.

with irony. “His heart is with Kyla. He doesn’t care about

wheel tighter, a twinge of pain

tried again, but

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value this.” Silence fell heavily in the

her embrace. “Mommy!” It was Averi. His face buried against

beaming, his arms tight around

the car, Averi offered

scene and gently tousled Averi’s hair. “Averi, you’re such

a rental place?” Alex inquired,

reminded Sadie of her neglected task. “I’ll

I help you? You seem tired,”

kind, but I can handle it, Alex. You’ve done enough,” Sadie replied with sincerity, her voice