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.

her

to the bathroom, her other hand bracing against the wall as she lurched forward, succumbing to her sickness and retching miserably into the

gagged, only the bitter taste filled

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

shattered, each shard throbbing with a deep, relentless

braced herself for the divorce, believing she was prepared. Yet, the instant she glimpsed Kyla’s latest post, the

new favorite is

smug expression seemed to mock her, taunting her

her phone, her grip tightening

another second

way to rid herself of his

within her, filling every corner of

sleep

next morning, Sadie dragged herself out of bed, the toll of the night

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

veil the profound exhaustion and despair that had seeped into her very