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

Chapter 1035:

She released Sadie’s hand and collapsed against the sofa cushions, energy draining from her frame like water through fingers. She cast her eyes downward at her work-roughened hands, her voice carrying unmistakable traces of resignation and bitterness.

“Yeah… time hasn’t been kind. These eyes betray me constantly nowadays. I genuinely believed you were her standing before me,” she murmured softly, fresh tears gathering at the corners of her faded eyes, threatening to spill over.

“I never discovered Mrs. Hudson had brought a daughter into this world. That’s… that’s extraordinary. Truly remarkable.”

Sadie eased herself down beside Sharon and tenderly enveloped the older woman’s hand within her own.

“Sharon,” Sadie leaned forward earnestly, “I’ve dedicated more than a decade to looking for my parents. Can you tell me their whereabouts? Do you possess any knowledge of what befell them?”

Sharon patted Sadie’s hand delicately, her weathered face etched with profound compassion and unspoken understanding.

“Sadie, your parents vanished to ensure your protection. So many seasons have turned since then. Perhaps… the moment has arrived to release this burden.”

Sadie shook her head defiantly, her gaze unwavering and resolute as

“Absolutely not. I’ve devoted far too many precious years to this quest. Even as she drew her final breaths, my grandmother’s thoughts remained fixed on them. I swore a sacred oath to reunite with my parents.”

Nearby, comprehension dawned across Noah’s features like a sunrise. Everything Sadie had done—all had been driven by devotion to her parents. There wasn’t a man she was hiding.

𝖁𝗶𝖊𝖜 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖋𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 ⸮ 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒𝗰𝗼𝗺

He studied Sadie’s determined countenance, and something fundamental transformed within the chambers of his heart.

He advanced a step, inclined his tall frame deliberately, and addressed Sharon with carefully measured gentleness.

“Ma’am, should any concerns trouble your mind, however slight, please share them freely. We stand prepared to offer assistance in whatever capacity necessary.”

Sharon tilted her head upward toward the man who had unexpectedly interjected. His presence commanded attention—possessing a rare refinement that distinguished him immediately.

He had maintained his vigilant position beside Sadie throughout their exchange, betraying a relationship clearly more intimate than casual acquaintance.

Sharon’s brow furrowed with undisguised curiosity.

“And you are?”

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