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 grace, swallowing her pride even

proceedings looming on the horizon, she no longer felt compelled to humble

Sadie strode confidently across the room to where Nigel sat, taking a seat

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

honeyed

swift and cool. He slipped his arm away, his eyes narrowing slightly. “What are you doing here?” he asked, his tone

your next

her. It’s been too

had

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

visibly annoyed yet restrained, stopped her

sidelines, her heart sinking with a bitter

Noah’s wife, yet she sat there, feeling

on her, making it impossible to remain passive