Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 211

The malicious deeds Sebastian's father committed back then were known only to the inner circles of the Vance and Beckett families; no one else knew the true story.

Like most people, Elara simply believed that Samuel Vance had an affair and drove Sebastian's mother to her death just to be with his mistress.

So, when facing Maddox, Elara chose to show vulnerability, pouring out her helplessness as a stay-at-home mother.

Elara was confident she could win Maddox's sympathy.

It had worked perfectly the last time she personally invited him to Melody's birthday party.

Elara assumed this time would be exactly the same.

But watching the older man fall into a deep silence, a wave of uncertainty washed over her.

Had she pushed too hard and made him suspicious?

Elara's anxiety mounted, and just as she was considering testing the waters again, Maddox finally spoke.

"This has nothing to do with you."

Maddox let out a heavy sigh, his tone surprisingly gentle as if comforting a beloved younger relative. His typically stoic face betrayed neither joy nor anger.

"Raising a child is never an easy task, especially with Melody..."

Maddox glanced at the little girl, his unspoken meaning clear. After a brief pause, he continued, "You've done an incredible job taking care of Melody entirely on your own. Keeping the household running smoothly so Julian has no worries and can focus entirely on his career is a profound way of helping him."

Elara stared blankly at Maddox, seemingly so deeply moved by his words that she couldn't speak. After a long moment, she shyly lowered her head, only to look back up quickly, her voice trembling with emotion.

"Thank... thank you for understanding, Maddox. I..."

She appeared too overwhelmed to finish her sentence, clearly indicating that for a long time, no one had truly understood her struggles.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be this moved by a simple acknowledgment of the truth.

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