Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170 Dad

Noah’s heart softened slightly at the sound of Averi’s voice.

He stepped closer to the bed, his gaze resting on the boy, a quiet softness in his expression.

Interacting with children wasn’t something Noah was accustomed to, and Averi’s pure, expectant eyes left him momentarily at a loss.

“…” Noah hesitated, deliberating before saying, “I’m… a friend of your mom’s. My name is Noah Wall.”

Averi blinked, momentarily puzzled, but accepted the response without question. He lifted his Transformer figure and held it out. “Will you play with me?”

Silence settled over the room.

Noah studied the boy, emotions swirling beneath the surface. Slowly, he lowered himself to meet Averi at eye level. The child’s round face and clear, innocent gaze bore a striking resemblance to Sadie.

Taking the toy from Averi’s hand, Noah let out a small breath.

“Alright, let’s play.”

Down the hospital hallway, Pierre’s voice rang with disbelief and enthusiasm. “Miss Hudson, the Wall Group has dropped the lawsuit! The legal documents have been rescinded!”

Sadie paused, momentarily caught off guard. What was Noah up to? Was this some sort of strategic maneuver? This wasn’t

like him.

“I see,” she responded evenly, though turmoil brewed beneath her composed tone. “Set up a meeting with the CEO of Lawrence Group for tomorrow afternoon.”

Pierre acknowledged the request before taking his leave.

Sadie turned and headed toward Averi’s room.

As she approached the door, her steps softened. She hesitated, peering through the narrow opening.

Noah? What was he doing here?

An inexplicable tightness gripped her chest, her heartbeat quickening. Without thinking, she pushed the door open. Then,

she froze.

Inside, Noah was crouching on the floor, fully engaged in a game with Averi. The usual iciness in his demeanor had been replaced by something almost… tender.

Averi’s laughter filled the room, his dimpled cheeks glowing with delight.

Holding up Optimus Prime, he called out excitedly, “Dad, look! The Autobot has transformed!”

The sudden call of “Dad” left both Sadie and Noah stunned.

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A sharp pang shot through Sadie’s chest, as if something had constricted around her heart. She hadn’t anticipated this.

Could it mean…?

Noah, equally shocked, remained still.

His intense gaze flickered between the child and the woman standing in the doorway, his lips pressing into a firm line.

Sadie fought to keep her emotions in check. Forcing a smile, she asked, “Averi, what are you playing with?”

The moment he saw her, Averi abandoned his toy and ran straight into her arms. “Mom!”

He turned to glance at Noah, curiosity in his wide eyes. “Mom, this man is-”

Before he could finish, Sadie gently covered his mouth, stopping him mid–sentence.

Averi blinked up at her, confusion evident, his tiny hands attempting to pull hers away.

“Averi, he’s not your dad.”