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

deliberate and measured. “Jack?” Her voice sliced

suddenness that he

on Sadie’s approaching form, and the

ignorant of the truth at all costs.

rhythm faltered momentarily before accelerating to a gallop. He lunged forward with desperate urgency, extending his arms across

More 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝓲𝓷 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽ⅽ𝗈𝗺

what circumstances have brought you to this establishment?” His voice quavered, each syllable dripping with poorly concealed

“Given your ongoing recovery, venturing inside would be ill-advised. I-I’ll ensure the ashes reach you personally once the procedure concludes. Might that arrangement

his agitated countenance and transparent ploy to redirect her elsewhere, feeling her suspicions burrow deeper