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

Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

Sadie’s complexion drained of color, leaving her ghostly pale.

Noah had just delivered his harsh decree for her to end the pregnancy. His indifference was a dagger to her heart.

“Why? Noah, even if you don’t want this child, must you be so merciless?” Sadie’s voice trembled, disbelief etching her features.

Noah returned her gaze with icy detachment, his voice a deep, unwavering growl.

“Our marriage is merely a contractual arrangement. A child would only make things messy.”

Crushed, Sadie averted her eyes, the sting of rejection too potent to bear. Internally, her sorrow carved through her, deep and relentless.

After collecting herself, she said, her tone defiant, her resolve firm, “Don’t you worry, Noah. I would never burden you with a child!”

Her decision was made: she would keep the baby, but not for him—for herself.

day, she would tell her child that their father was a part of her

Noah’s brow creased slightly.

that way. You’re not feeling great. Take some time to rest. No need to worry

word, he exited Sadie’s room, his silhouette disappearing into the

words, Sadie appeared at the company

room for weakness. No matter how drained she felt, she

worked at Wall Group. She had joined its secretarial department right out of college to

was a well-kept secret, hidden from the eyes of the oblivious majority, except for Noah’s assistant,

into a new journey on

department, she noticed a crowd huddled in front

been whispering about—Mr. Wall’s rumored

she was the reason

they’ve known each other since they were

during the meeting just now—no scolding at all. Guess his sweetheart

as Mr. Wall’s private senior legal counsel. Talk about

struck Sadie like a sharp, icy dagger,

memories of Noah’s enduring affection for Kyla, even remembered vividly by the employees, haunted