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.

deceive you? I felt a tightness in my chest when I

voice slightly. “If you’re really not well, shouldn’t you be at the hospital instead of calling me back here?” Susannah’s expression darkened a touch. She placed her glass of water on the table with a soft

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

studied his mother, understanding her motives clearly. Susannah was not sick;

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

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Susannah’s face stiffened, but then she regained her composure. Realizing her son had seen through her ruse, she dropped

has a child. Our family’s standing could be compromised if

“What is the issue with Sadie? She’s independent, earning

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

for the last time. Stay out of

Susannah exclaimed, dramatically clutching

his mother so visibly upset, his demeanor

His voice became tender. “I’ll make

was powerless to sway him. He