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

Chapter 9

Chapter 9:

Just as she was lost in her cleaning frenzy, her phone buzzed to life.

Noah was calling.

Sadie’s heart skipped. She was torn between answering and ignoring the call, but ultimately, she picked up.

Noah’s voice, icy and sharp, cut through the silence. “Where the hell are you, Sadie? Why aren’t you home? You’re not causing trouble again, are you?”

“Me? Causing trouble?” Sadie’s laugh was tinged with bitterness. “Considering we’re getting a divorce, I don’t see how my whereabouts are your concern.”

“Listen,” Sadie interjected, her tone firm yet cool, “I’ve accepted this divorce. I won’t be clinging to you. And I’d appreciate it if you’d refrain from bothering me further, Mr. Wall.”

With a decisive click, Sadie ended the call, leaving Noah to stew in silence on the other end.

His face twisted in anger as the line went dead. How dare this woman hang up on him!

days that ensued, Sadie meticulously

they both worked at Wall Group, it was almost unbelievable

hand. Once it was wrapped up, she’d make sure the divorce was final, then hand in her resignation and leave Wall Group

clutching a box of Laura’s favorite pastries, made her way to the

school teacher of many years, still resided within the

path from the school grounds to the apartment building, she was startled by Alex’s voice, tinged

best

here?” he

him, her face mirroring his surprise. “Oh, my grandmother lives here.

never seen you around.

over his words, waving a sheaf of documents. “I’m currently involved in

or twice a year during my childhood, so it’s likely we just missed each

prepared to bid Alex farewell and continue on her way, Laura emerged from the apartment building with a bright, welcoming smile.

name?” she asked

“Oh, you’re Sadie’s grandmother,