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!”

“That’s possible too,” Noah murmured,

“And…”

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. Alright?”

to shield Averi from worry and

Averi nodded, somewhat disappointed. “Alright. I’ll go to sleep now.

in hand,

small figure vanish through

adventures await

filtered through the curtains, illuminating Alex’s handsome

rubbed his eyes, haunted by thoughts of his

out of bed, he walked to

his mind was

headed to his study. He powered up his computer and pulled

screen, Susannah appeared at the

anxiously,

black car pulled up. The door opened, and several men in black

shouted,

sped away