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.

what you’re worried about, Alex,” Sadie said, turning to face him firmly. “But I need to do this for the studio. I’ll

don’t feel comfortable with

Noah and I are over. He’s just

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

the steering wheel tighter, a twinge of pain

tried again,

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to the window. “Thank you, Alex. I really value this.” Silence fell heavily in

wrapping himself in her embrace. “Mommy!” It was Averi. His face buried against her, he murmured, “Mommy, you’re home.” Sadie’s heart warmed instantly. She knelt, lifted Averi into her arms, and kissed his cheek. “Have

beaming, his arms tight around Sadie’s neck,

exit the car, Averi offered a

tousled Averi’s hair. “Averi, you’re such a good

for a rental place?” Alex inquired,

of her

I help you? You seem tired,” Alex said,

done enough,” Sadie replied with sincerity, her voice edged