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.

wave of nausea overwhelmed her as her vision blurred and her stomach

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

Sadie gagged, only the

she slumped against the wall, sliding helplessly to

each shard throbbing with

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

new favorite

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

around her phone, her grip tightening with

couldn’t stomach another second with

only way to rid herself of his

within her, filling every corner of her

night, sleep eluded

toll of

mirror was ashen, the very image of exhaustion. She reached for her

of cosmetics could veil the profound exhaustion and despair that had seeped into her