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 in a warning tone,

“Can I play building blocks

The little boy clapped his hands with

watched them interact. Part of her knew that Noah was simply putting on an act, yet she couldn’t deny

took the opportunity to study the entire apartment. It was a two-bedroom unit with old furniture, a 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 heart. He couldn’t even begin to imagine how she had managed these past few years, raising a child on her own while building

talk to your mom.” Noah excused himself and walked over to Sadie,

asked softly, sidling up next to her.

a brief glance

you still mad at me?” Noah

Sadie said nothing.

was still harboring a grudge over recent events. Noah sighed. “I know you’re still upset with me. But I had my reasons

scoffed. “So you’re saying you were justified in teaming up with Kyla

never intended to hurt you

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