Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 34

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Sadie mustered a strained smile as she arranged the stir–fried vegetables on the plate, her movements deliberate, aiming to

project calm. “Grandma, I made some dishes for you! Come taste them and tell me what you think.”

Laura regarded Sadie with a gentle, perceptive look as she placed the palm fan beside her on the table. She hadn’t even touched her fork yet when she pinned Sadie with a deep, penetrating stare, as though she could unravel all the secrets

Sadie was trying to hide.

Feeling a tingle of unease under Laura’s intense scrutiny, Sadie maintained her poise. She served a bowl of shrimp and grits–Laura’s favorite–and attempted to steer the conversation away from the tension. “Grandma, please have some. I remember how much you used to enjoy my shrimp and grits.”

Yet Laura wasn’t swayed by the diversion. She continued to study Sadie with a solemn expression, and her voice was slow and measured when she finally spoke. “Sadie, did something happen between you and that young man, Alex?”

At the mention of Alex, a flicker of discomfort crossed Sadie’s face, and her grip on the fork tightened imperceptibly. She conjured a light, dismissive smile and reassured Laura, “Grandma, everything’s fine. Please, don’t worry about it.”

“Sadie,” Laura responded with a mix of firmness and affection, “I might not be as sharp or as capable as I once was, and there’s only so much I can do for you, but promise me this–don’t ever let anyone hurt you. If your heart is heavy, just

come home. I’m always here, waiting.”

Instead of challenging Sadie’s pretense, Laura simply extended her hand and clasped Sadie’s, her fingers warm against Sadie’s chill. Her voice was soft yet unwavering, a testament to her unconditional support.

Overwhelmed, Sadie could no longer contain her emotions. Her nose tingled as tears surged, blurring her vision, and she

choked out a barely audible, “Grandma…”

Laura, her heart swelling with tenderness, drew Sadie into a warm embrace, her hand gently patting her back in a comforting rhythm reminiscent of Sadie’s childhood. Softly, she murmured, “Look at you, my dear, still so quick to cry just like when you were a little girl.”

Nestled against Laura’s shoulder, Sadie found solace in the familiar, soothing scent of lavender soap, a fragrance that always seemed to calm her storms.

She took a deep, shuddering breath, trying to still the chaotic whirlwind of her emotions.

Now wasn’t the time to break–she had to stay strong.

For her unborn child’s sake, Sadie knew she had to act fast to secure the funds needed for a safe delivery and a fresh start.

Leaving Wall Group was a move she had to make.

nful memories and the shadows of a fractured family that clung to this city were too much to bear.

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There was no way in hell Noah would ever accept the existence of her child!

In the chaos of her mind, a sudden idea struck Sadie like lightning.

The Maple Group’s collaboration project–this could be her lifeline!

That project was highly profitable, and the planning department had been unable to secure it. If she could secure this

project, it could mean not just a significant bonus but also a chance to break away from Wall Group and rebuild her career in design.

A resolute spark ignited in Sadie’s eyes as she flung open her laptop, plunging into the depths of research about the Maple

Group.

The bluish hue from the screen bathed her face, casting her determined features in sharp relief.

“Got it!” she exclaimed triumphantly, her voice slicing through the silence as she snapped the laptop shut. The light