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!”

glowing with enthusiasm. “That’s possible too,”

“And…”

Noah interjected, his voice steady. “Your mom’s business trip might take a while. Why don’t you head to bed, okay? When she gets back, I’ll make sure she tells you a bedtime story.

wanted to shield Averi from worry and the

go to sleep now. Good

Noah’s lap, his building blocks in hand, casting longing

through the door, his heart heavy

await

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

rubbed his eyes, haunted by thoughts of

out of bed, he walked to

squint, but his mind was

dressed sharply, and headed to his study. He powered up his computer and pulled up the surveillance footage

screen, Susannah appeared at the entrance

paced anxiously, waiting

The door opened, and several men

shouted, but

sped away into the