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 as her vision

a hand over her mouth, Sadie stumbled to the bathroom, her other hand bracing against

Sadie gagged, only the bitter taste filled her

sliding helplessly to the floor as

shard throbbing with a deep,

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

new favorite is

phone screen, Kyla’s smug expression seemed to mock her, taunting her frailty and

fingers whitened around her phone,

stomach another second with that

way to rid herself

corner of her mind, leaving no room

sleep eluded

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

of exhaustion. She reached for her makeup bag,

could veil the profound exhaustion and despair that had