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

Chapter 268

Chapter 268:

Alex inhaled deeply, his hands clasped tightly in his lap as he gathered his thoughts. “Sadie, about what my mom said earlier…” He paused, searching for the right words. “Please don’t take it to heart. She’s just… she doesn’t always understand.”

“Your mom is right,” Sadie interjected softly, her gaze dropping momentarily as she carefully chose her next words. “My situation is… complicated. Alex, I’m truly grateful for all you’ve done for me and Averi recently. But…” She hesitated, her voice gentle yet firm. “I haven’t considered anything beyond that.”

Alex met Sadie’s gaze, recognizing the soft rejection in her clear eyes. He swallowed the disappointment that began to rise. “Sadie, I understand your concerns, but…”

He attempted to continue, but Sadie interrupted him softly, shaking her head. “Alex,” she said, her tone kind but firm. “You’re an amazing person. But right now, my life is about Averi. He’s my priority, and I don’t have the energy or the heart to focus on anything else.”

Alex’s throat tightened as he watched Sadie, his eyes filled with a quiet frustration he couldn’t hide.

As Sadie looked at Alex, her heart ached. The sincerity in his eyes was unmistakable, and she could feel his genuine care for her. Yet, despite her appreciation for him, she couldn’t reciprocate his feelings. Her past experiences, a failed marriage, and the emotional burden of raising Averi alone loomed large in her mind.

the fear of hastily entering a new relationship weighed heavily on her. For Sadie, Alex had always been a supportive friend, nothing more, and she wasn’t prepared

fade. He glanced over at Sadie and Alex, sitting on the bench, talking in hushed tones. They seemed so absorbed in their conversation

his foot, causing him to

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deep voice called out from behind, and

Averi recognized the

Standing there was Noah.

than

Averi, his stern expression melted into a gentler one. He signaled for Samuel, who was close behind, to proceed to the

nod, Samuel headed toward the sleek black sedan at the

where they had played with toys,

“Noah!”

a sudden warmth in his heart, Noah