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

Chapter 512

Chapter 512:

“Alex.” Terrance cleared his throat with two sharp coughs before continuing, “Aliza is Elbert’s daughter, and now she’s your fiancée.”

Though Terrance spoke quietly, his words struck Alex like a thunderclap.

“My fiancée?” Alex’s shock was palpable; he looked from Aliza to his father, his face ghostly.

“Dad, what are you talking about? What fiancée? Why am I only hearing about this now?”

“This arrangement was made long ago between Elbert and me,” Terrance explained, his voice steady with authority.

“NO!” Alex responded instantly.

“No?” Terrance’s sneer was tinged with disdain. “Remember, Alex, you are a howe. You don’t get to choose your bride.”

to be interrupted

speaking softly, as though she were placating a child. “I know you’re

“This is my personal business, nothing

his way and stormed out

him, Aliza’s cries and Terrance’s furious shouts

her face. She had never imagined that Alex would

is just confused at the moment. Once he cools off

at him, her eyes brimming with fresh tears. “Do you

decided between our families a long time ago. It’s set in stone, a done deal. Nothing can

and bit

voice rose slightly. “Look, don’t worry, all right?

knew Alex all too well. He wasn’t the type to relent once he made up his mind. If he was truly determined to be with Sadie, what was she to do? No. She couldn’t let that happen. She

thought brought a newfound determination to Aliza, and her eyes flashed with a surprisingly ruthless

head back now,” she said. “Have a good night, Mr. and Mrs.

right, my dear. Be careful on your way,” Terrance replied with a kind nod. Aliza left the villa and got into her car. However, instead of starting the engine, she took out her phone