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.

with

on the horizon, she no longer

atmosphere, Sadie strode confidently across the room to where Nigel

The moment he walked in, Kyla sprang up and approached him, looping

you’re finally back,” she cooed, her voice dripping with the honeyed tones of a wife

swift and cool. He slipped his arm away, his eyes narrowing slightly. “What

your next chapter

“She’s here because I invited her. It’s been too long since her last visit, so I thought

earlier, Isabel had fallen victim to a disastrous investment scam, losing a substantial sum. It was Kyla who had stepped in

come. It might be best if I leave now. I don’t want to cause any

stopped her and said,

from the sidelines, her heart sinking with a bitter sense

there, feeling more like an unwelcome

crept up on her, making it