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

Chapter 2

Chapter 2:

It was at that time that Sadie fell hopelessly in love with Noah.

In the days following his departure to study abroad, she immersed herself completely in her studies, eventually earning a place at his university.

She harbored the belief that excellence could bridge the gap between them.

Finally, one day, he approached her and proposed marriage.

She believed her affections had thawed his indifference.

However, she was mistaken.

Noah’s heart had always belonged to Kyla.

To him, she was nothing more than a stand-in.

Taking a deep breath, Sadie fought to control the whirlwind of emotions threatening to overwhelm her.

Pregnant and under doctor’s orders to maintain her composure, she knew she had to be strong for her unborn child.

Brushing away her tears, she rose and made her way back to the bedroom.

Unprepared for Noah’s lack of empathy, she was met with his blunt announcement as soon as he entered the room.

“Kyla is back,” he declared. “I think it’s time we got a divorce.”

The word “divorce” struck Sadie with the force of a physical blow, robbing her of breath.

Until he uttered it, she had clung to a sliver of hope, however frail.

It took Sadie a painfully long time to muster the courage to speak.

“You’re leaving me now that she’s returned?” Her voice quivered, betraying her attempt to mask her vulnerability.

Noah’s brow furrowed as he regarded her with evident displeasure.

the place for amazing

clear from the start when we married—don’t long for what can never be truly yours. Anything you desire, I’ll ensure you’re

their wedding night, a

had never been hers

a fool’s hope, Sadie had thrown herself at him, believing she could stir some emotion

raised her eyes to Noah’s, a silent plea for

were you imagining

her blunt question. He hesitated, his mouth opening slightly,

his silence as the stark admission she

she had always understood that

during their intimate nights had momentarily

their physical

she had been

Noah’s heart

profound sigh, Sadie closed her eyes and

I consent to the divorce,” she declared

heel, she collected a few personal belongings, deciding to spend

lingered on her, his forehead creasing

him, Noah reached out instinctively, clasping her hand, poised to say

as he opened his mouth, Kyla’s call interrupted him. Reluctantly, Noah let go of

It’s nothing,

couldn’t hear the rest of

Noah’s voice, a stark contrast

shut the door of the guest room, threw herself onto the bed, and clamped a hand over her mouth to muffle

as she grappled with the harsh reality of their impending divorce, the stinging disparity between Noah’s indifference to her

she to do now? And what of

was completely at

that she felt exhausted, hurt, and desperate to flee

Although the warm water cascaded over her, it did

herself and burying her face against her knees. The relentless roar of the shower muffled her sobs as she finally let go,

he have to

stood up and got dressed, but

through her as she couldn’t hold back a pained cry. Instinctively, her hands flew to her lower

master bedroom, the sound of Sadie’s distress reached Noah. He immediately sprinted toward the source

caught sight of