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

both worked at Wall Group, it was almost

finish the project at hand. Once it was wrapped up, she’d make sure the divorce

Sadie, clutching a box of Laura’s favorite pastries, made

school teacher of many years, still resided within the modest confines of

grounds to the apartment building, she was startled by Alex’s voice, tinged with

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brings you here?” he inquired, his eyebrows

surprise. “Oh, my grandmother lives here. How about you?” she

face a canvas of shock. “Really? I’ve never seen you around.

sheaf of documents. “I’m currently involved in

year during my childhood, so it’s likely

continue on her way, Laura emerged from the apartment building with a bright, welcoming smile. Her eyes landed on Alex, and she radiated warmth as she approached

man, what’s your name?” she asked with a tone

“Oh, you’re Sadie’s grandmother, right?