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

Chapter 454

Chapter 454:

Standing up, Kyla wiped away her tears and straightened her attire. She then retrieved her phone and dialed Vivi.

“I’ve taken care of it. Noah has given his approval. You’re set to win the contest…”

Back at his car, Noah slumped into his seat, closed his eyes, and let the fatigue wash over him.

At the stately Howe Manor, the grand redwood doors, carved with intricate designs, stood firmly closed, radiating a sense of age-old sophistication.

In the living room, Alex stood tensely, gripping his car keys, a look of urgency on his face.

“Mom, I need to leave. There’s a pile of work waiting for me at the company,” he said, his voice edged with impatience.

His mother, Susannah, was seated across the room on an elegant sofa, dressed in a dark red ensemble. Her hair was swept up neatly, and her wrist was adorned with a jade bracelet—symbols of her refined and privileged lifestyle. However, today, her usual poise was replaced with a look of concern. With a gentle sigh, her voice carried a mix of weariness and exasperation.

you think I would deceive you? I felt a tightness

the hospital instead of calling me back here?” Susannah’s expression darkened a touch.

undue worry. Just having you here reassures me,” she replied, her

clearly. Susannah was not sick; she had merely

cut to the chase. You had me come here because of Sadie,

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stiffened, but then she regained her composure. Realizing her son had seen through her ruse, she dropped the

Sadie, I understand, but… she has a child. Our family’s standing could be compromised if this becomes

Sadie? She’s independent, earning her way honestly. She’s

to justify her stance. However, the protective expression on Alex’s face made it

for the last time. Stay out of my

trying to give me a heart attack!” Susannah exclaimed, dramatically

so visibly upset,

voice became tender. “I’ll make sure to visit more. Will

was powerless to sway