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.

up from his chair, crossing the space between them in two strides. His hands found Alex’s shoulders, gripping them

thick with emotion. “You mean it? You

I see that now. I understand one thing—family stands together. We row in the same boat,

across Terrance’s face, his eyes glistening

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

Terrance’s voice rang out. “Hey,

the threshold, stepped in without hesitation, his hands

endless worlds on

sir? How may

an eye on Alex. He goes where he

gave a crisp nod. “Right away, sir.” He turned on his heel, disappearing

He exhaled, the tension easing. It

chair and gestured for

comfortable,” he said. “Tonight, I’m taking you

to life, and Gold Vibrant Club loomed in the distance—a palace of wealth,