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

Chapter 17

Chapter 17:

With a small nod, Samuel responded in a calm, respectful tone, “Understood, Mr. Wall.”

Meanwhile, Sadie dragged herself through her front door, her body heavy with exhaustion.

She collapsed onto the sofa, rummaging through her bag for her phone. The bright screen flared to life, causing her to squint against the harsh light.

Her attention was quickly captured by Kyla’s latest Instagram post—a black Bentley parked under the soft glow of streetlights, its license plate familiar, stabbing at her heart with a sharp pang of recognition. In the photo, Kyla was the picture of contentment, her makeup impeccable and her smile gentle, as she playfully flashed a peace sign at the camera.

The caption beneath the photo struck even deeper.

“I told him it was late, and next thing I knew, he was driving across the city to get me.”

Those words sliced through Sadie’s heart with cruel precision.

Indeed, Noah had chosen to be with Kyla.

of nausea overwhelmed her as her vision blurred and

stumbled to the bathroom, her other hand bracing against the wall

how hard Sadie gagged, only the bitter taste

slumped against the wall, sliding helplessly to the floor as tears cascaded

was shattered, each shard throbbing with a deep,

the divorce, believing she was prepared. Yet, the instant she glimpsed Kyla’s

favorite is

seemed to

whitened around her phone, her grip tightening with

another second with that

way to rid herself

filling every corner

night, sleep eluded

Sadie dragged herself out of bed, the toll of the night evident in the dark circles branding

of exhaustion. She reached for her makeup bag, attempting to mask the

exhaustion and despair that had seeped