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

Chapter 493

Chapter 493:

“I understand, ma’am. I’ll keep this confidential,” the teacher quickly assured Sadie.

“I appreciate it,” Sadie replied with a grateful smile before crouching down to gently stroke Averi’s hair. “Averi, be good and listen to your teachers, okay?”

“Okay, Mommy! Don’t worry, I’ll behave!” Averi nodded eagerly.

“That’s my boy.” Sadie kissed his forehead tenderly. “I’ll come pick you up after work.”

“Alright!” Averi replied obediently.

With reluctance, Sadie walked out of the kindergarten. Standing at the entrance, she watched as Averi’s small figure disappeared into the classroom, and a mix of warmth and melancholy filled her chest. He was growing up—sooner or later, he would become independent and no longer need her as much.

Letting out a quiet sigh, she finally turned to leave.

glided to a halt

Noah.

Why was he here?

instinctively stopped in her tracks, frozen in

tinted window rolled down slowly, revealing Noah’s strikingly handsome features. He sat inside, tilting his head slightly as he studied her with an unreadable expression. His dark eyes betrayed

you doing here?” Sadie asked

issued the command in a calm, authoritative tone. His voice was low and magnetic, carrying an

gⱯlnσν𝓮ℓs․cóm is your escape

but

the familiar scent of Noah’s cologne lingered in the air, a fragrance she had long associated

up Alex out of the blue. Just moments ago, she had told the kindergarten teacher that Averi’s father was no longer alive. Now, Noah

lowered her gaze, hoping to mask the panic flickering in

more lies. She hated deception, but more than anything, she couldn’t allow Averi to become part of the Wall family. That cold, unfeeling household would only bring

come later,” she stammered, her voice barely steady. She tried her best

gaze flickered with something unreadable. His long fingers tapped rhythmically against the armrest. The soft but deliberate sound filled the quiet