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

Chapter 20

Chapter 20:

Tina eyed Sadie with concern, her brows knitting together. “Work’s still on your mind even now? You really should take it easy and rest,” she advised softly. “Come on, let’s go home together.”

“No, I still have a few things to wrap up,” Sadie responded, her voice tinged with exhaustion.

She craved some solitude, a moment to untangle her thoughts. After Tina’s departure, Sadie lingered in the quiet office for a while before she finally stood to leave.

Outside, darkness had enveloped the city. Despite the vibrant lights and the incessant hum of traffic, a sharp pang of loneliness sliced through her.

She meandered through the streets, the sharp click of her heels on the pavement echoing around her. The fading light of the sunset stretched her shadow long and thin across the ground.

Suddenly, the harsh screech of brakes rang out near her, and an unseen force slammed into her, sending her crashing to the sidewalk. A jolt of pain seared through her ankle, drawing a sharp gasp from her lips.

“Are you blind? Watch where you’re going!” The voice came from a young man perched on a motorcycle, his hair dyed a striking shade of yellow. He glared down at her, his black leather jacket catching the dim light.

pain, Sadie attempted to rise, her

man grumbled, his voice dripping

tears carving wet trails down her cheeks. She felt completely forsaken, as if the world had turned its back on her. Her ankle pulsed with a

the purr of an engine drew her attention. A black Bentley glided to a stop before her,

window descended smoothly, revealing a man with striking features and an air of

stories worth

was

with a mix

and compelling, resonating with a familiar

post—the very car Noah was driving now had been used to

be here for

wave of sorrow through her already fragile

lip, she turned her head away, unwilling

said, get in,” Noah repeated, his impatience tinged