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

Chapter 553:

Would he place his trust in Alex?

“Mommy!” Averi’s sweet voice pierced her reverie. She turned to see him at the entrance to the living room, his large eyes brimming with curiosity.

Instantly, her heart warmed.

She approached and crouched to his level, asking softly, “What’s up, sweetheart?”

“Mommy, what were you and Mr. Wall talking about? You were in there for a long time,” Averi inquired, his head tilted inquisitively, gently pulling at Sadie’s sleeve.

“We were just discussing some work things, nothing for you to worry about,” Sadie reassured him, patting his head as she smiled.

“See?” Averi replied, his understanding partial.

His expression then brightened with excitement. “Mommy, I have good news! Great-grandma is back.”

echoed, startled, her

Her grandmother!

been so long since she had

she had lost contact with Laura. The worry had tormented Sadie, keeping her awake at night, yet she hesitated

hands. “Breck said Great-grandma wasn’t feeling well a while ago, so he took her

by emotion, her tears

and dashed toward the

but she was already past him,

villa’s entrance, a beloved

the woman who

running

my dear child! Why are you crying like this?” Laura gently stroked Sadie’s back with concern. “Has someone upset you? Tell

wept so deeply, even during the torment at

been harm coming to

Sadie managed to say between

fine, aren’t I?” Laura soothed her, tenderly wiping away her tears. “Stop crying now, or you’ll ruin your beautiful