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

Chapter 252

Chapter 252:

Alex’s face tensed subtly, a clear sign he was caught off guard. He shifted uncomfortably under Susannah’s scrutinizing gaze. “Mom, it’s not like that. She’s really just a friend, and she’s in trouble. What do you think I should do?”

Years of knowing him inside out made it easy—Susannah instantly spotted the unease creeping into his normally composed demeanor. It appeared that Alex, typically detached around women, might indeed have a crush on someone.

She chuckled softly, reaching out to give his hand a reassuring squeeze. “Just look at you—so worried and tense.”

Turning around to address a maid who stood at the ready, Susannah commanded in a clear voice, “Go grab the Cardilla Pink Diamond necklace and bring it to me.”

With swift movements, the maid fetched the necklace. Under the gentle glow of the chandelier, the resplendent pink diamond emitted a brilliant sparkle.

Susannah took the necklace box herself and extended it towards Alex with a gentle flourish. “Here, take this,” she offered.

his gaze deliberately avoiding

to introduce this young lady to me?” Susannah

skillfully dodging her question. “Mom, it’s getting late. You should

and hurried

silhouette, her head gently shaking in a mix of amusement and resignation, yet her eyes shimmered with undisguised affection. Alex remained distant, his

melted away into the shadowy embrace of the night once

now at

small, elegant box, revealing the glimmering pink diamond nestled within. His eyes lingered on its radiant

to the studio first thing tomorrow,” he said

“Understood, Mr. Howe.”

the night deepened into inky blackness, the lights of Sadie’s studio blazed defiantly against

her expansive office, Sadie sat alone, her silhouette sharply

each a testament to her relentless passion and meticulous