Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 1203:

Tina swung back around, feeling a bit relieved.

At least someone was present.

She cleared her throat and said, “Hello, I’m here to pick up a phone. The order number is 032.”

The moment those words left Tina’s lips, the sound of footsteps echoed from the staircase at the back of the shop. The steps were slow and unhurried. A man in a faded gray jacket came into view. He looked to be in his middle years.

Messy hair framed his tired face, and dark circles under his eyes hinted at restless nights.

When he looked at Tina, there was nothing readable in his expression.

“Please wait here, Miss. I’ll fetch it for you right away.”

He turned toward the counter and began searching through a shelf thick with dust.

After a minute, he pulled out an old cardboard box.

There was nothing special about it. The box was small and looked quite ordinary.

“It’s inside this box,” he said, handing it over to Tina. “A gentleman has already settled the payment.”

Taking the box, Tina noticed how unexpectedly heavy it felt in her hands.

She glanced down, but the box was completely unmarked.

Could the answers really be hidden inside this plain box?

A wave of doubt and curiosity swirled through her mind.

“Thank you,” she said quietly, before making her way out of the shop.

Bright sunlight outside forced her to narrow her eyes.

A black sedan sat silently by the curb, blending into the street.

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She reached for the car door, but a deep, steady voice sounded from behind.noveldrama

“Miss Delgado.”

Startled, Tina spun around quickly.

She found herself looking at Alex.

Why would he show up here?

He wore a dark suit that fit him perfectly, making him look even more polished and striking.

Yet, his eyes held a scrutinizing gaze.

Tina managed to hide her shock and offered a practiced, businesslike smile. “Mr. Howe, what are the odds? I didn’t expect to see you here. Is there something you need?”

Alex’s gaze dropped briefly to the box in her hands.

A subtle smile touched his lips, and he said calmly, “I received a call saying the repair was finished, so I came by to pick it up myself.”

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