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!

that ensued, Sadie meticulously dodged any encounters with

both worked at Wall Group, it was almost unbelievable

wrapped up, she’d make sure the divorce was final, then hand in

Saturday morning, Sadie, clutching a box of Laura’s

a dedicated elementary school teacher of many years, still resided within the modest confines of the apartment

as Sadie was navigating the leaf-strewn path from the school grounds to the apartment

best

brings you here?” he inquired,

mirroring his surprise. “Oh, my grandmother lives here. How about you?” she replied, her

never

sheaf of documents.

came here once or twice a year

apartment building with a bright, welcoming smile. Her eyes landed on Alex,

name?” she asked with a tone of

fervent greeting, cautiously responded, “Oh, you’re Sadie’s grandmother,