Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 198

Chapter 198 State Your

Price

Susannah retrieved a check from her finely crafted leather handbag and placed it smoothly before Sadie.

The paper bore a prominent seal and an elegant signature, yet the amount remained unfilled.

“Miss Hudson, state your price.”

Sadie’s gaze lingered on the check, uncertainty flickering in her eyes.

“Mrs. Howe, what is this about?”

Susannah set her coffee spoon down with a sharp clatter, the sound slicing through the hushed atmosphere of the cafe.

“I will not allow a descendant of the Howe family to live outside the family.”

Sadie blinked, confusion deepening.

Susannah continued, “I’m aware of your circumstances. The Hudson name… no longer holds weight. You’re a young mother, raising a child alone–life can’t be easy. This check guarantees that you will never struggle again. Think carefully, Miss Hudson. This is the wisest decision for both you and Averi.”

A realization dawned on Sadie. Susannah had misunderstood things.

“Mrs. Howe, you can relax. I don’t have any improper intentions like you think. Regarding Averi’s parentage… I believe there’s been a misunderstanding.”

Susannah stiffened, clearly unprepared for this response.

Her expression darkened. “What do you mean by this? My investigators were thorough. Averi is yours and Alex’s, born in

Zupren three years ago.”

The discovery had left Susannah shocked. Beyond that, her sources uncovered that Sadie had previously admitted–on multiple occasions–that Averi was Alex’s child.

And now, she was refuting it? Was she angling for more than money?

Sadie exhaled slowly. It was time to clear things up.

Sliding the velvet box across the table, she said, “Alex’s assistant gave me this. I believe it should now be returned to its

rightful owner. As for Alex and me, we were never more than friends. He’s helped me before, but nothing beyond that.”

Sadie lowered her gaze, her thick lashes veiling the turmoil in her eyes.

The past wasn’t something she wished to revisit.

“And Averi… she is not Alex’s son. Due to personal matters, I once asked him to pretend to be Averi’s son. I apologize for

the confusion.”

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Susannah’s eyes narrowed, skepticism evident. She studied Sadie intently, searching for any trace of deception.

The woman before her appeared delicate, yet there was an underlying resilience in her stance.

After a moment, Sadie spoke again. “If you still doubt me, I’m willing to have my son take a DNA test to put this matter to

rest”

With that, she grabbed her purse, rose from her seat, and left without another word.

Susannah watched her retreat, lost in thought. She couldn’t shake the feeling that things might not be as simple as they

seemed

Her attention drifted to the jewelry box Sadie had returned. She reached for it and flipped it open. Inside, the pink diamond

necklace lay untouched.

Anyone else in Sadie’s position would have accepted such an offer without hesitation. But she didn’t. That, at the very least,

was bold.

Aside from her origins, the girl seemed… decent.

Outside the cafe, Sadie inhaled deeply, steadying herself. She had done her part–whether Susannah believed her was

another matter.

Back at the Howe Manor, Susannah handed off her shawl to a waiting servant. Pressing her fingers to her temples, she

exhaled, weariness seeping into her posture.