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

at Wall Group, it was almost unbelievable

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

brisk Saturday morning, Sadie, clutching a box of Laura’s favorite pastries, made her way to the old,

of many years, still resided within

as Sadie was navigating the leaf-strewn path from the school grounds to the apartment building, she was startled by

the best

you here?” he inquired,

his surprise. “Oh, my grandmother lives

a canvas of shock. “Really? I’ve never seen you around. Noa—uh, I mean, I used to go to

of documents. “I’m currently involved in some plans for

newfound understanding, Sadie offered a smile. “I only came here once or twice a year during my childhood, so

and continue on her way, Laura emerged from the apartment building with a bright, welcoming smile. Her eyes landed

name?” she asked with

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