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.”

the delicate carvings with quiet reverence. After a pause, he spoke slowly. “I acquired it three years

any way of reaching her? A phone number? An address?” Sadie leaned forward instinctively, her grip tightening

paper. “This is all I have.” He slid the fragile slip across the table. “Three years is a long time.

if it might disappear. This—this lone set of digits—was the key to finding

thick with emotion as she whispered,

is your storytelling

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

feet, bowing her head slightly in gratitude

the door behind her with a soft click. For a long moment, she simply stared at the numbers in her hand. A thin sheen of sweat dampened her palm.

her mind was elsewhere—lost in a

over, the car rolling to a slow stop at the roadside. For a

single call. That was all it took to find out if this was a real lead—or

she pressed the dial button and lifted the phone to