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

Chapter 1035:

She released Sadie’s hand and collapsed against the sofa cushions, energy draining from her frame like water through fingers. She cast her eyes downward at her work-roughened hands, her voice carrying unmistakable traces of resignation and bitterness.

“Yeah… time hasn’t been kind. These eyes betray me constantly nowadays. I genuinely believed you were her standing before me,” she murmured softly, fresh tears gathering at the corners of her faded eyes, threatening to spill over.

“I never discovered Mrs. Hudson had brought a daughter into this world. That’s… that’s extraordinary. Truly remarkable.”

Sadie eased herself down beside Sharon and tenderly enveloped the older woman’s hand within her own.

“Sharon,” Sadie leaned forward earnestly, “I’ve dedicated more than a decade to looking for my parents. Can you tell me their whereabouts? Do you possess any knowledge of what befell them?”

hand delicately, her weathered face etched with

ensure your protection. So many seasons have turned since then. Perhaps… the moment has arrived to release

her gaze unwavering and resolute

to this quest. Even as she drew her final breaths, my grandmother’s thoughts remained fixed on them. I swore a sacred oath to reunite with

sunrise. Everything Sadie had done—all had been driven

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determined countenance, and something fundamental transformed within the chambers of his

advanced a step, inclined his tall frame deliberately, and addressed Sharon with carefully

should any concerns trouble your mind, however slight, please share them

toward the man who had unexpectedly interjected. His presence commanded attention—possessing a rare refinement that