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

Chapter 290

Chapter 290:

“Hey, something happened at work. I need to go.”

“Okay, off you go, then. Good luck.” Sadie nodded at him in understanding.

But Alex didn’t leave right away. Instead, he gave her a long, meaningful look that lasted a moment. Then he turned on his heel and left.

Sadie watched him disappear into the crowd outside, perplexed by that lingering gaze. Another wave of unease swept over her. She shook her head, pushing that inexplicable feeling aside.

The mother and son finished their shopping and headed home. Sadie settled Averi on the sofa to watch cartoons while she went into the kitchen to start dinner.

Out of nowhere, Averi asked, “Mommy, where did you go last night?”

Sadie’s hands froze mid-movement. She had her back to the living room, so she had a few seconds to think about what to say. In the end, she replied, “I had some work to do last night.”

with a hint of disappointment in his voice.

living room. She knelt

come home every night. And tonight, I will make your favorite egg custard, too. How

into a delighted

reigned in the apartment soon after

Averi for his bath, then tucked him under the blankets before gently lulling him to sleep. It wasn’t until he was

your

screen illuminated

a deep breath and opened a

routine of washing up and getting

soundly, his long lashes casting shadows

up. We need to go to the

his eyes and stretched. “Are we going

as she helped him out of bed to get dressed.