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

Chapter 550:

Embracing Averi tightly, Sadie whispered into his ear, “Averi, Mommy will always protect you. I’ll never leave you.” Her voice was both resolute and tender. This was her vow to Averi and to herself. No matter what challenges the future might bring, she was determined to face them courageously—for Averi and for her own sake.

Late into the night, Noah returned to the hospital. He entered the room silently and found Sadie and Averi asleep. Sadie clutched Averi close, her expression one of weary devotion.

A surge of affection washed over Noah. He approached the bed, seated himself quietly, and gazed at Sadie. His look was soft and intense, as if he were trying to capture and preserve her image forever.

He reached out to gently stroke Sadie’s cheek, savoring the softness of her skin. His touch was feather-light. He was careful not to disturb her sleep.

Meanwhile, at the Howe family’s villa, the atmosphere was tense and silent. In the darkness of his room, Alex sat by the window, the glow of his phone screen the only light, displaying the continuous flow of news. “Sadie was kidnapped…”

“Damn it!” he muttered, his frustration manifesting as he punched the wall.

He had never expected the situation to escalate so dramatically. Furthermore, he found it hard to believe that his father, whom he had always looked up to, could be involved in something so drastic.

“This can’t just be my father’s doing…” Alex mused, his brow furrowed in thought. “Aliza… She must have orchestrated this. No, I need to uncover the truth.”

With that resolve, Alex stood up abruptly. He couldn’t sit idly by; he felt compelled to act on Sadie’s behalf.

Alex took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. He started to replay recent events in his mind, attempting to connect the dots. He recalled his mother’s sudden disappearance, his father’s shifting demeanor, Aliza’s increasing presence, and those enigmatic phone calls.

Gradually, one clue linked to another in his mind. The more Alex pondered, the more alarmed and angry he became. It was hard to accept that the father he had trusted could become such a monstrous figure.

“I need to find proof.” Alex’s hands clenched into fists, his nails digging into his palms. He was determined to reveal his father’s and Aliza’s true natures and to obtain justice for Sadie.

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Alex quietly opened his door and stepped into the hallway. The hallway was deserted and unnervingly silent. His heart pounding, he tiptoed toward his father’s study, convinced it contained many secrets.

The door to the study was shut tight, making his heart beat even faster. He took a deep breath and gently pushed the door open. Inside, the room was enveloped in darkness, unlit and still. Guided by the meager moonlight, Alex felt his way forward.

He reached the desk and started rummaging through it.

“What are you doing, Alex?” A cold voice suddenly cut through the silence.

Alex froze, slowly turning around.

Terrance stood in the doorway, his expression dark and foreboding.

Alex was caught off guard; he hadn’t anticipated his father’s sudden appearance.

“I asked what you are doing,” Terrance’s voice grew louder, tinged with anger.

was just looking for a book to read,” Alex said, his attempt

scoffed. “Do you really expect me to believe that?” He approached Alex, examining

investigating me?” Terrance’s

Alex responded emphatically, denying

I don’t know what you’re up to? You think

Alex’s face blanched.

behave!” Terrance’s voice carried an unmistakable threat. “Or you’ll have

confronted his father loudly. “Why did you kidnap Sadie?

right to question my actions.” His voice was icy and unforgiving. “Everything I do

so-called future built on the suffering of others? Is it really worth sacrificing your morals for? I’m so disappointed

your mouth!” Terrance raised a

Howe, what are you doing?” the family butler called out, his sudden presence breaking

looking horrified as he processed the

“Get out!” Terrance roared.

flinched

when they were alone again. “You may think your plan is for the good

barked at him.

been making mistake after mistake. I don’t want to see

Terrance sputtered, too furious to get the rest of his words

tone slightly. “It’s not too late

Terrance declared. “I won’t back down, no matter what! Noah must

such a deep-seated hatred for Noah? Is there

am your father. It may not look like it

a bitter laugh. “Do you

whatever you

had turned quiet. He paused and gave his father a look of utter disappointment. “Somehow, you’ve

boomed. “I am still

shook his head. “You’re not the father I once

teeth, his hands clenched into fists. “I’m not giving

determination. “I will stop you, and I will

you!”

countered arrogantly. “For Sadie, for the Howe family, I’m

so overcome with rage that he could

the end, he called for his men.

group of tall, burly

close eye on him!” Terrance ordered.

Howe!” the men responded in unison, stepping forward

said, let me go!” Alex tried to struggle, but he was