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

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After a small pause, Tina answered, “From what I’ve gathered, Sadie’s mother, Brenda Stewart, used to be employed by the NE Research Institute. Beyond that, I don’t know anything at all.”

As soon as the words left her lips, all traces of Hurst’s teasing disappeared. His eyes grew colder, sharp as blades, and for the first time that day, his whole demeanor turned deadly serious. A faint crease appeared between his brows.

“Where’s her mother now?” The urgency in his voice couldn’t be missed.

Tina’s confusion only deepened at his reaction. What was this about? Why was Hurst suddenly so intense? Did he actually have a connection to Sadie’s mother?

She hesitated, uncertain, then shook her head. “I have no idea, either. Sadie’s still searching for her. Her mother vanished seventeen years ago. The only sign of her surfaced five years back at Faron Retreat, but after that, the whole place was wiped out in a fire. No leads, nothing left.”

He dropped his gaze, eyes hidden beneath his lashes, his thoughts impossible

inward, her nerves tightened. She cleared her throat and broke the silence, saying, “Dr. Lawson, I’ve told you everything I

into place, though this time it rang hollow. “Naturally. I stand

wave of relief wash over her. With Hurst on their side, hope still lingered

get moving.

two of them stepped into the ICU at Jazmah Hopevale Hospital. Hurst slipped into

condition was dire—internal bleeding, shattered bones, vital organs ruptured. That he’d survived this long

actions, frustration simmering beneath her calm. Unable

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passed before he answered, “There’s a chance. But