Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 78

Chapter 78 Meeting His

Parents

Alex’s eyes darkened with concern as he studied Sadie’s pale face. “Is this banquet really that important?”

“Absolutely,” Sadie responded with conviction. “I’m meeting Roy to talk about a collaboration. If it works out, I’ll finally be able to open my own studio.” Her eyes briefly darkened with a touch of resentment. “Having my own business is essential for my independence.”

Seeing the importance of this moment for Sadie, Alex decided not to press her about going to the restaurant. Instead, he fetched a small box of beautifully packaged candies from the car and handed it to her with an encouraging smile. “Here,

take these for a little energy boost.”

“Thanks, Alex,” Sadie said softly, accepting the candies. She carefully unwrapped each one and placed it in her mouth. The rush of sweetness spread across her tongue but did little to calm her nerves.

Alex started the car, the engine purring as they pulled onto the road. The drive was smooth, and the streetlights cast fleeting shadows across Sadie’s face as she leaned back, her eyes closed, trying to steal a moment of rest.

From the rearview mirror, Alex observed Sadie’s serene facade. His fingers tightened around the steering wheel, his jaw clenching slightly. He wasn’t just going to stand by; he’d do whatever it took to help her get through this.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, a Bentley trailed discreetly behind. Samuel kept a steady gaze on Alex’s car. The Bentley’s superior performance made it easy to maintain a close distance without drawing attention.

Samuel clicked his tongue, watching the car with mild amusement. “Well, well… Mr. Howe seems quite devoted to Mrs. Wall,” he murmured, recalling the photo he had taken earlier.

It showed Alex having his hand rest protectively on Sadie’s waist. The sight had sent an uneasy chill down Samuel’s spine.

Samuel let out a quiet sigh. His boss was completely oblivious, blind to just how deeply he cared for his wife, unaware of

the weight of his feelings.

Samuel could almost foresee a future where Sadie, drawn in by Alex’s unwavering care, slowly let her guard down until she finally leaned on him. By then, Noah would be left with nothing but regret, powerless to change anything.

Maintaining a safe distance, Samuel trailed the car to Alex’s neighborhood and parked a few houses down. He promptly

sent Noah the location coordinates.

“Mr. Wall, I’ve sent the location,” Samuel murmured, his tone measured as he recorded the voice message.

When Noah received the photo of Alex resting his hand on Sadie’s waist, he assumed Samuel had deliberately framed it to exaggerate their closeness. He was tempted to scold him for acting like a gossip–hungry paparazzo, twisting reality with

angles that made things look more intimate than they really were.

“Samuel, you rascal…,” Noah murmured, his voice tinged with annoyance.

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Chapter 78 Meeting His Parents

But when he saw the location Samuel sent, he was taken aback; it was the family estate where Alex had been raised, a place full of memories and significance:

Realizing that Alex had taken Sadie there stirred a deep unease in Noah. Was Alex introducing her to his family? The idea

sent a chill through him.

As this thought nagged at him, a surge of irritation overwhelmed Noah, his grip tightening on his phone until his knuckles. turned white. “Could she be meeting his parents?” he whispered to himself, his voice laced with a mix of shock and budding jealousy he hadn’t noticed before.

The rest of his business meeting passed in a blur. Noah’s mood cast a palpable shadow over the room, the atmosphere. thick with tension. His presence, usually commanding and poised, now made the air around him feel oppressively heavy.

Finally, Noah said, his voice icy, “We’re done here.” He stood abruptly and exited the room, leaving a lingering chill behind.

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