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?”

delicately, her weathered face etched with profound compassion and unspoken

your parents vanished to ensure your protection. So many seasons have turned since

her gaze unwavering and resolute

Even as she drew her final breaths, my grandmother’s thoughts remained fixed on them. I swore a sacred

a sunrise. Everything Sadie had done—all had been

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Sadie’s determined countenance, and something fundamental transformed within the

his tall frame deliberately, and

please share them freely. We stand prepared to offer assistance in whatever capacity

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