Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 629

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Several hours must have slipped by unnoticed. The sky had turned pitch black.

Near the entrance of Evergreen Cemetery, a sleek black Maybach eased to a stop by the curb, its engine humming quietly.

A soft click broke the silence as the door swung open and Sadie stepped out, the sharp tap of her heels breaking against the pavement.

Rather than somber or understated, her look leaned towards high society–an elegant black cocktail dress hugged her frame, her hair perfectly styled, and a string of pearls rested delicately around her neck.

The ensemble could have turned heads at a gala, not at a place where the dead lay still.

Without a word, she reached out and looped her arm through Noah’s with a stiffness that suggested she still wasn’t sold on the plan.

Dressed in a tailored black suit, Noah stood beside her, composed and formal, every bit the gentleman escort.

Together, they looked more like they were arriving at an exclusive after–party than visiting a gravesite.

Sadie tilted her head slightly and glanced up at him, her tone laced with irritation. “This is your big idea? Showing up dressed like this in the middle of the night? Who does that at a cemetery?”

There had to be a better way. Anything would have drawn less attention than this ridiculous display.

Leaning in slightly, Noah lowered his voice, calm and deliberate. “Keep your voice down. Just trust me and go

along with it.”

Sadie held back a groan, her patience fraying. Whatever game he was playing, it had better be worth it.

From the gatehouse, a figure stirred. The cemetery attendant, drawn by the sound of voices, stepped out into

the dim light.

His eyes narrowed as he caught sight of them.

There was no mistaking the elegance. The man was striking, the woman even more so. Their polished appearance hinted at wealth or influence–or both.

But something didn’t add up. What kind of couple turned up at a cemetery at this hour looking like that?

Despite his curiosity, the attendant kept his tone courteous as he approached. “Is there something I can help

you with?”

Noah dropped Sadie’s arm and slipped into a more somber expression, his voice taking on a note of grief. “Yes. A family elder passed suddenly a few days ago. My wife and I wanted to look for a proper resting place for him

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… somewhere peaceful.”

Sadie’s mouth twitched ever so slightly, her self–control barely holding back a scoff at his clumsy performance.

Hearing Noah’s somber excuse, the attendant gave a sympathetic nod. “Ah, I understand. My deepest condolences. Please, come in. I’ll explain our options. Our cemetery offers very competitive pricing, and the location…”

Before he could finish, Noah cut him off smoothly. “That won’t be necessary. We would prefer to walk the

grounds ourselves. It’s an important decision–where to lay someone to rest. We would like to see it firsthand

If we find the right place, we’ll handle the payment and reservation tonight.”

Tonight?

Browsing burial plots under a moonlit sky?

The attendant blinked in confusion.

Nothing about this seemed normal.

At night, the cemetery was shrouded in dim light, its eerie atmosphere thick with a sense of impending doom.

This man appeared perfectly ordinary, so why would he make such an odd request?

He studied Noah briefly. The man didn’t appear disturbed or unhinged, yet this request felt wildly out of place.

Still, money was money–and the customer came first.

Forcing a polite expression, the attendant gestured ahead. “Uh… of course. Right this way.”

Sadie’s eyes moved quickly, sweeping across the tombstones as they walked.

Somewhere among them… could her parents really be here?

Noticing the urgency in her steps, Noah reached out and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze.

Guiding them forward, the attendant began his rehearsed introduction, detailing the layout of the grounds with careful precision.

“This way, please,” said the attendant, motioning ahead with practiced ease. “This area is one of our finest. It offers a sweeping view of the hills, and many prominent families choose to honor their loved ones here.”

Trailing behind, Sadie and Noah kept up the pace, though their nods and murmurs barely passed for genuine

interest.

Their eyes kept shifting back and forth, moving from one tombstone to the next on either side.

Brenda Hudson. Dederick Hudson.

Those names clung to Sadie’s thoughts like shadows she couldn’t shake. She needed to find them. She had to. When the attendant noticed their distant demeanor, his brow creased with mild suspicion.

It was strange enough to be giving a tour after dark. But now he wasn’t even sure they cared about any of the plots at all.

What was their real purpose here?

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Gravestone after gravestone came and went. Most of the main grounds had already been covered, but Sadie and Noah were still empty–handed.

Sadie’s steps began to slow. Confusion etched itself across her face as she glanced at Noah, silently asking what

their next move should be.

Wandering like this was pointless.

The grounds stretched too far, and the faint lighting made the search almost impossible.

Beside her, Noah seemed to come to the same conclusion.

As if struck by a sudden thought, he spoke casually, eyes still scanning the tombstones. “Now that I think about it… I had a friend mention that one of his relatives was buried here. That must have been five years ago

or so.”