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

other hand bracing against the wall as she lurched forward, succumbing to her

matter how hard Sadie gagged, only the bitter taste filled her

wall, sliding helplessly to the floor as tears cascaded down her

each shard throbbing with

had braced herself for the divorce, believing she was prepared. Yet, the instant she glimpsed

new favorite is

to mock her, taunting her

her phone, her grip tightening with

couldn’t stomach another second with

way to rid herself of his

conviction swelled within her, filling every corner of her mind, leaving no room

night, sleep eluded

the toll of the night evident in the dark circles

reached for her makeup bag, attempting to

could veil the profound exhaustion and despair that had