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

Chapter 194

Chapter 194:

Sadie paused, touched by Beccy’s earnestness but wary. “I’m sorry, I don’t take students.”

Beccy, a bit taken aback, quickly recovered. “I’ll keep striving!”

Suddenly, photographers swarmed, their cameras flashing, capturing the exchange. Once the media had moved on, Sadie declined the staff’s invitation to linger and exited the bustling venue by herself.

As she stepped outside, a cool evening breeze hinted at the coming autumn, prompting her to wrap her coat more snugly around herself. Having not seen Alex for several days, she contemplated calling him but then hesitated, wondering if he might be too busy, and ultimately decided not to.

Fatigue crept up on her as she massaged her temples. Pulling out her phone, she glanced at the time. It was already time to fetch Averi from school.

At the entrance of the kindergarten, the air buzzed with the lively chatter of children.

Upon seeing Sadie, Averi dashed towards her with glee, leaping into her embrace. “Mom!”

up, and kissed his cheek gently. “How was your day

and responded, “Fantastic! My teacher told me my drawing has improved!”

bedtime story. Listening to Sadie’s calming voice, Averi slowly drifted off to sleep. She

the world beyond the window. The sharp ring of the phone abruptly woke Sadie the following

wiped her sleepy

now on

are you aware of the latest

“What headlines?”

have surfaced, sparking rumors online that you

gift from Beccy?

yank back the curtains. The bright morning sun was piercing, yet it paled in comparison to the

in Sadie’s chest as she realized the

the call, Sadie quickly grabbed her phone to check the

the link, and her screen filled with articles and the incriminating photo of her receiving the gift from Beccy. The photo was taken from a manipulative angle, implying a secretive exchange. The