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

Chapter 531

Chapter 531:

Ewing Racey was Averi’s best friend from kindergarten.

Watching Averi’s elated face, Noah felt a swirl of emotions wash over him.

“Mr. Wall?” Averi tugged gently at Noah’s sleeve, noticing his silence. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”

Noah snapped back to reality, masking his sadness with a smile. “I’m fine, Averi. I was just thinking about what gifts your mommy might bring you.”

He shifted the conversation, hoping to distract Averi.

“What could they be?” Averi’s curiosity was piqued.

He tilted his head as he speculated. “Maybe a red toy car, like a fire truck? I want one!”

“That’s possible,” Noah replied, his voice slightly hoarse.

“And a Transformer? I want Optimus Prime!”

with enthusiasm. “That’s possible too,” Noah murmured, his voice softening, unable to

“And…”

a while. Why don’t you head to bed, okay? When she gets back, I’ll make sure she tells you a bedtime story. Alright?” He was aware

wanted to shield Averi from worry

“Alright. I’ll go to sleep now. Good night,

off Noah’s lap, his building blocks in hand, casting longing glances back as he walked

figure vanish through the door,

adventures await on

rays of morning light filtered through the curtains, illuminating Alex’s handsome yet

by thoughts of his mother’s

of bed, he walked to the window and flung the

squint, but his mind

He powered up

screen, Susannah appeared at the entrance of their

paced anxiously, waiting for

up. The door opened, and several men in

struggled and shouted, but

sped away into the