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

Chapter 450

Chapter 450:

Noah felt a pang in his heart. He pointed to the last drawing and asked, “Is this you, your mom, and your dad?”

Averi nodded at first, then shook his head. “It’s my wish. I wish my mommy and daddy and I can always be together.”

Sadness clouded the boy’s cheerful expression.

Noah felt the weight of Averi’s words like a blow to the chest. He glanced over at Sadie, who was standing to the side with a tight expression. She immediately looked away, no doubt avoiding his gaze.

Noah turned his attention back to Averi. “Your wish will definitely come true,” he said with a smile.

“Really?” Averi exclaimed, his face lighting up again.

“Of course. As long as you behave and do well in school, your mommy and daddy will love you very much.”

that. She couldn’t resist calling out

smoothly cut her off. “Can I play

hands

watched them interact. Part of her knew that Noah was simply putting on an act, yet she couldn’t deny the other part of her that longed for moments like this—the part

sofa with worn patches, and a desk in the corner piled high with design sketches and various professional books. Every corner of this apartment was a testament to the fact that Sadie’s life had been far from easy. The realization brought another pang to Noah’s

will you play by yourself for a bit? I need to talk to your mom.” Noah excused himself and walked over to Sadie,

up next to her. His voice jolted Sadie back to her

muttered, throwing a brief glance

at

Sadie said nothing.

Noah sighed. “I know you’re still upset with

you were justified in teaming up with Kyla to deceive me and

to

then?” Sadie’s voice rose with her emotions. “What made you investigate the