Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 199

Chapter 199 Can We Talk

Susannah’s gaze locked onto Alex, her eyes narrowing as she studied him. “Have you fallen for Sadie?” she asked, her voice cutting through the air.

Alex hesitated, his jaw tightening as he struggled to find the right words. After a moment, he finally spoke. “I have, Mom.”

Susannah’s perfectly sculpted brows furrowed, and despite the flawless makeup that adorned her face, it couldn’t conceal the storm of anger brewing beneath. “This is unbelievable!” she snapped. “A single mother with a child? And you’ve fallen for her? Have you lost sight of your responsibilities as the heir of this family?”

Alex took a deep breath, his voice steady but pleading. “Mom, Sadie is strong, compassionate, and worthy of happiness. Why can’t you accept that?”

Susannah’s eyes narrowed in disbelief. “So you really think she’s someone worth considering?” Her voice dripped with disdain. “No matter how amazing she is, she’s a single mom. She made choices that ruined her reputation; how could you even think she can be a part of our family?”

The air in the living room grew thick with tension. Alex’s heart sank, the weight of Susannah’s words pressing down on

him.

Susannah studied her son, seeing the determination in his eyes. Her tone softened, but the frustration still lingered. “Look, Alex, I only want what’s best for you. You’re not a kid anymore, and it’s time you start thinking about getting married. I’ve already arranged meetings with some respectable young women from good families. At least give them a chance…”

“Stop!” Alex cut her off sharply, his voice strained with frustration. “I’ll decide what’s best for my life! And when it comes to Sadie, I don’t need your interfefence!”

Alex turned and stormed out of the room, leaving Susannah alone, stunned on the sofa.

Susannah watched her son walk away, her emotions a whirlwind. She knew Alex wasn’t backing down.

Rubbing her temples, she felt the weight of exhaustion press down on her. She closed her eyes, her mind racing.

The Howe family was no ordinary household. It had traditions as rigid as stone. How could a single mother, no matter how remarkable, ever be accepted into their world?

Even if she could somehow come to terms with it, what about Alex’s father? And his grandfather? Would they ever look

past Sadie’s past?

Sadie walked hand in hand with Averi, who was bouncing energetically beside her. In her other hand, she carried a

thermal food jar given by Laura, her expression calm and content.

“Mom,” Averi said, his wide, curious eyes looking at her. “When is Alex coming to play with us again?”

Sadie chuckled softly, her hand gently ruffling his hair. “Alex is a very busy man, sweetheart. But I’m sure he’ll visit us

again soon when he has some free time.”

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As they reached their apartment building. Sadie saw Alex standing at the entrance as if he had been waiting for them. Dressed in a crisp white shirt, he looked effortlessly handsome, his presence both striking and comforting.

At the sight of Sadie and Averi, Alex’s face lit up with a warm smile. He approached them, his voice filled with genuine warmth. “Sadie, Averi,” he greeted, his eyes lingering on Averi with unmistakable fondness.

When Averi spotted Alex, he broke free from Sadie’s hand and dashed toward him, his little feet carrying him as fast as they could. “Alex!” he called out, his voice brimming with excitement.

Alex bent down gracefully and scooped Averi up into his arms, lifting him high above his head. Averi’s pure and joyful laughter filled the air, echoing around them.

“Well, well,” Alex teased, his voice playful. “Someone seems happy to see me. Did you miss me, buddy?”

Averi nodded vigorously, his excitement barely contained. “I did! Alex, can you play with me today?” he asked, his eyes

sparkling with anticipation.

Alex glanced at Sadie, his expression softening as he spoke gently to Averi. “I need to have a quick chat with your mom

first, okay? How about you play on your own for a little while?”

Though a flicker of disappointment crossed Averi’s face, he nodded obediently. He slid out of Alex’s arms and dashed off to

explore the nearby playground. The neighborhood was tightly secured, allowing Sadie and Alex to chat without worrying about his safety.

Once Averi was out of earshot, Alex turned to Sadie, his expression tinged with guilt. “Sadie,” he began, his voice low and

careful. “Can we talk?”

Sadie’s eyes met Alex’s, a flicker of uncertainty passing through them before she gave a quiet nod. She also sensed that

some things needed to be said between them.

They walked over to a bench beside a vibrant flowerbed and sat down. The air between them felt heavy, charged with

unspoken words.

Alex inhaled deeply, his hands clasped tightly in his lap as he gathered his thoughts. “Sadie, about what my mom said

earlier…” He paused, searching for the right words. “Please don’t take it to heart. She’s just… she doesn’t always understand.”

“Your mom is right,” Sadie interjected softly, her gaze dropping momentarily as she carefully chose her next words. “My

situation is… complicated. Alex, I’m truly grateful for all you’ve done for me and Averi recently. But…” She hesitated, her

voice gentle yet firm. “I haven’t considered anything beyond that.”