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

Chapter 1078:

“I’ll direct the legal department to handle this matter without delay,” Samuel assured, his voice resonating with quiet efficiency.

Sadie and Samuel departed in a rush of gravel and tires, the sleek vehicle gliding through traffic until the stark silhouette of the suburban funeral home materialized before them.

The funeral home’s entrance enveloped them in a cloak of undisturbed stillness, its weathered facade exuding an almost palpable sadness that hung in the air like morning mist.

Sadie’s polished heel had barely touched the pavement when her gaze locked onto a familiar silhouette lingering beside the ornate entrance doors.

Jack slouched against the doorframe, his chin repeatedly dipping toward his chest as exhaustion threatened to claim him. His eyelids battled gravity’s persistent pull, while his entire frame wavered precariously, resembling a sapling in unpredictable wind.

possible business could have brought him

as she advanced toward his unstable figure, her footsteps deliberate and measured. “Jack?” Her voice sliced through

straightening with such violent suddenness that he might have been

bleary eyes as they focused on Sadie’s approaching form, and the fog of exhaustion evaporated instantly, giving

at all costs.

accelerating to a gallop. He lunged forward with desperate urgency, extending his arms across the entrance like a human barricade against Sadie’s

More 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝓲𝓷 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽ⅽ𝗈𝗺

what circumstances have brought you to this establishment?” His

your ongoing recovery, venturing inside would be

transparent ploy to redirect her elsewhere, feeling her suspicions burrow deeper