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

Chapter 465

Chapter 465:

Breck paused, observing Noah’s expression intently, awaiting his decision. Having worked for Noah for many years, Breck was familiar with the complexity of his employer’s moods, which were particularly enigmatic when it came to matters involving Sadie.

Noah’s behavior could swing between attentive care and aloofness, leaving his true feelings opaque.

Noah’s response was delayed as his attention drifted to Averi, who was looking at him with wide, curious eyes. Averi was in cartoon-patterned pajamas, his chubby cheeks still bearing traces of dinner’s cream, giving him the appearance of an endearing, messy kitten.

When Noah’s eyes met Averi’s, they softened. He walked over and crouched to be eye-level with him.

“Averi,” Noah said, his voice softer than usual as he brushed Averi’s hair gently. “Could you do me a favor?”

Averi cocked his head, his clear eyes filled with inquiry. “What kind of favor?” His voice was sweet and innocent.

Noah’s lips. He gestured upstairs. “I need you to take

of reluctance. He glanced from Noah to the staircase, torn between his desire to play with his toys and his reluctance to

best boy,” Noah encouraged, his tone patient and gentle. “You take

face lit up. He nodded enthusiastically, his voice determined. “Okay! I’ll

smile broadened with satisfaction. He straightened up and directed

𝐿𝑎t𝑒st ch𝑎pt𝑒rs in g𝓪lnoνels.𝓬𝓞𝓶

nod and hurried to the kitchen. Returning shortly, he carried a tray adorned with an exquisite

to Averi, Noah cautioned, “Be careful, Averi. The soup is hot.” Averi grasped the tray firmly with both hands, his expression serious. “Don’t worry,

ruffled his hair.

As Averi vanished, the smile on Noah’s face slowly dissolved into a complex

caught off guard, quickly recovered and bowed slightly.

slightly. He was concerned Sadie might have hurt herself. He stood, intent on