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.”

carvings with quiet reverence. After a pause, he spoke slowly. “I acquired

woman… do you still have any way of reaching her? A phone number? An address?” Sadie leaned

woman was a cautious one—reserved, deliberate.” He reached 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 across the table. “Three years is a long time. I can’t say for sure if the number

as if it might disappear. This—this lone

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

is

offered her a kind smile. “I hope this number leads you

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

soft click. For a long moment, she

wheel, but her mind was elsewhere—lost in a

at the roadside. For a moment, she just sat there,

it took to find out

trembled as she pressed the dial button