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

Chapter 7

Chapter 7:

Kyla’s eyes widened in feigned surprise when she noticed Sadie. “Hello, you’re one of Noah’s employees, right?”

Isabel chimed in with a venomous tone, barely disguising her disdain, “Is that how Noah introduced her? Looking at the mess she is, it’s clear why he doesn’t want to admit to their relationship.” She then turned to Kyla, patting her hand with approval. “Fortunately, you’re back, Kyla.”

Kyla cast an apologetic glance at Isabel. “I’m sorry, Isabel. Leaving for my studies abroad was a mistake. If I hadn’t, you and Noah wouldn’t have had to worry all this time.”

Isabel huffed dismissively. “Well, it’s a relief you’re back now. Some people who’ve overstayed their welcome will finally have to step aside.”

“Enough already!” Nigel snapped, his glare slicing through the tension as he stared Isabel down, silencing her instantly.

Sadie and Isabel had never gotten along.

Isabel, always looking down her nose at Sadie, considered her as nothing more than a bankrupt heiress trying to claw her way into the Wall family’s vast fortune.

treacherous waters with grace, swallowing her pride even when she felt deeply

horizon, she no longer felt

confidently across the

inside. The moment he walked in, Kyla sprang up

dripping with the honeyed tones of a wife who had awaited her husband’s

slipped his arm away, his eyes narrowing

next

invited her. It’s been too long since her last visit,

a disastrous investment scam, losing a substantial sum. It was Kyla who had stepped in to untangle the mess, a deed

a sorrowful glance at Sadie, her voice trembling slightly. “Maybe I shouldn’t have come. It might be best if I leave now. I don’t want to cause any trouble for you, Noah.” She

yet restrained, stopped her and said, “No, don’t

interactions from the sidelines, her heart sinking with a bitter sense

she was Noah’s wife, yet she sat there,

making it impossible to remain