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

Chapter 556:

Terrance sat behind his large mahogany desk in a wooden armchair, his expression stern, his eyes as sharp as a hawk’s, locking on Alex as he entered.

“Have you thought this through?” Terrance’s voice was rough, and he was weighed down by exhaustion. Alex stood firm before the desk, his gaze steady, unwavering.

“I have,” his words were quiet, yet resolute.

Terrance studied him, searching his son’s face for any sign of doubt, any hesitation.

But Alex’s expression was a locked vault—deep, impenetrable, unreadable.

At last, Terrance exhaled, his voice breaking the heavy silence. “And what’s your decision?”

Alex met his father’s gaze head-on. “I want to stand with you.”

For a fleeting moment, shock flickered in Terrance’s weary eyes, swiftly chased away by something far stronger—relief, pride.

from his chair, crossing the space between them in two strides. His hands

emotion.

his gaze steady, unwavering. “Dad, I was reckless before. I see that now. I understand one thing—family stands together. We row in the same boat, no matter how rough the

spread across Terrance’s face,

pride evident in every gesture. “That’s the mark of a true Howe—brave, loyal,

rang out. “Hey, someone come over

the threshold, stepped in without hesitation, his hands

worlds

How may I help

keep an eye

sir.” He turned on his heel, disappearing down

exhaled, the tension easing. It seemed he had

his chair and gestured for Alex to

said. “Tonight, I’m taking you somewhere

city, neon lights flickered to life, and Gold Vibrant Club loomed in the distance—a palace of