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

Chapter 1255:

Without waiting another second, Tina spun on her heel and hurried out the door. Thirty minutes later, she pushed through the glass doors of Hurst’s clinic in the heart of the city.

Every detail of Sadie’s message was delivered, word for word, to Hurst, who seemed entirely absorbed in a video game, legs propped up, and posture completely relaxed.

For a split second, the game was forgotten as Hurst cocked an eyebrow, mischief flickering across his face. “So, you want me to pull off a miracle?” he said, a sly grin tugging at his lips.

The game controller was set aside, and Hurst stretched, exuding lazy indifference. “Ms. Delgado, surely you know I don’t work miracles for free. My services come at a steep price.”

Annoyance flared in Tina’s eyes. The casual act grated on her nerves. Time and again, Hurst had a way of teasing when things turned serious.

snapped, her voice rising. “If it weren’t for Sadie, you wouldn’t be sitting here with time for games.

Hurst, genuinely entertained by her outburst. Rising from his chair with exaggerated slowness, he drew out every movement.

resolve—and realizing he wouldn’t budge without her agreement—Tina finally gave in. “Alright, Dr. Lawson. What exactly do

faint, enigmatic smile tugging at the corners of his

widened at his question. NE Research Institute? Why did that name sound

her thoughts. Suddenly, it clicked. That was the same institute tied to those documents in the safe Sadie had uncovered at

notes—all connected to the NE Research Institute. So why was Hurst bringing it up now? What business

wary suspicion flickered in Tina’s eyes as she watched

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as if the whole thing was nothing. “No need to be suspicious, Ms. Delgado. My interest is just that—interest. I grew up in Zupren, after all. That