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.

to read,” Alex said, his attempt at calmness

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

investigating me?” Terrance’s

not!” Alex responded

the collar and slammed him against the wall. “You think I don’t know what you’re up to? You think I’m unaware of your

Alex’s face blanched.

carried an unmistakable threat. “Or you’ll have no one to blame

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

was icy

others? Is

mouth!” Terrance raised a trembling hand,

what are you doing?” the family butler called out,

stood in the doorway, looking horrified as he processed the scene

“Get out!” Terrance roared.

butler flinched

were alone again. “You may think your plan is for the good of the Howe family, but

do you know?” Terrance barked at him. “You

Alex sneered. “I do know that you’ve been making mistake after mistake. I don’t want to see our family fall because of your

too furious to get the

his tone slightly. “It’s not too

down, no matter what! Noah must

such a

snapped. “Just remember that I am your father. It may not look like it now, but everything I do is for

Alex echoed with a bitter laugh. “Do you

whatever you

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

still your father! I will always

Alex helplessly shook his head. “You’re not the

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

with one of determination. “I will stop

you!”

Sadie, for the

so overcome with rage that

end, he called for his men.

group of tall, burly

his room and keep a close eye on him!” Terrance ordered. “No one is

men responded in unison,

I said, let me go!”