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

Chapter 389

Chapter 389:

Inside, the scent of coffee deepened, mingling with the faint notes of polished wood and aged books. A middle-aged man sat at a sleek coffee table, his movements precise as he carefully poured coffee from a silver pot.

He was dressed in a simple gray suit, his hair neatly combed back, and his expression carried a quiet warmth. At the sight of her, he set the coffee pot down and rose to his feet with an easy grace.

“It’s nice to meet you in person, Miss Hudson. I’m Matthew Duncan.”

Sadie dipped her head slightly in greeting, her voice poised and polite. “Nice to meet you as well, Mr. Duncan.”

Matthew gestured toward the chair opposite him. “Please, have a seat.” Without hesitation, Sadie settled into the chair.

Matthew wasted no time. “Miss Hudson, you want to know the origins of this string of beads?”

Sadie nodded and handed over the string of beads. “Yes. This piece… it’s more than just jewelry to me.”

quiet reverence. After a

number? An address?” Sadie leaned forward instinctively,

into a drawer, rifling through its contents before retrieving a single, yellowed piece of paper. “This is all I have.” He slid the fragile slip

the paper, her grip tightening as if it might disappear. This—this lone set of digits—was the key to finding her

voice was thick with emotion as she whispered, “Thank you, Mr.

is

smile. “I hope this number leads

rose to her feet, bowing her head slightly in gratitude before turning

the air felt different now—heavier with possibility. She walked to her car, slid into the driver’s seat, and closed the door behind her with a soft click. For a long moment, she simply stared at the numbers in her hand. A

the steering wheel, but her mind was elsewhere—lost in a whirlwind of memories. Her

drive felt endless. Finally, she pulled over, the car rolling to a slow stop at the roadside. For a moment,

it took to find

fingers trembled as she pressed the dial button and lifted the phone to her