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.”

of disappointment in his voice. “Please don’t stay out at

back to the living room. She knelt in front of the sofa

night. And tonight, I will make your favorite egg custard, too. How does

broke into a delighted grin.

reigned in the

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

your

The bright glow of the screen illuminated her face, highlighting the traces of exhaustion that were all the more noticeable

opened a design file

woke up the next morning, Sadie went through her usual routine of washing up and getting dressed. Then she padded over to Averi’s

his long lashes casting

she called out softly. “Wake up. We

eyes and stretched. “Are we going to see Dr. Archer

replied with a smile as she helped him out of bed to get dressed. “Once we’re done at the