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.

would tell her child that their father

Noah’s brow creased slightly.

that way. You’re not feeling great. Take

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

his words, Sadie appeared at

matter how drained she felt, she

secretarial department right out of college

marriage was a well-kept secret, hidden from the eyes of the oblivious majority, except

new journey on

secretarial department, she noticed a crowd huddled in front of the meeting room, buzzing

been whispering about—Mr. Wall’s rumored

She’s practically official, okay? Don’t forget she was the reason Mr. Wall spiraled

they’ve known each other since they were

back during the meeting just now—no

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

word struck Sadie like a sharp, icy dagger, slicing through the facade of her

affection for Kyla,