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

Chapter 21

Chapter 21:

Noah’s expression faltered, a trace of discomfort flashing across his features.

“It’s late, and it’s not safe for you to walk home alone. Kyla would understand; she won’t get the wrong idea.”

So, he acknowledged that Kyla was his precious sweetheart. The ache in Sadie’s chest grew until it was nearly unbearable.

With a forceful twist, Sadie freed her wrist and pivoted sharply to walk away.

The pain from her earlier injury was momentarily forgotten until she misstepped.

Her ankle buckled under her weight, and a sharp cry of pain escaped her lips as she stumbled. “Ah!”

Sadie tumbled gracelessly onto the cold ground. Instantly, Noah’s face twisted with concern, and he hastened to her side with long, urgent strides, sweeping her into his arms effortlessly.

me down! I can manage on my own!” Sadie insisted, her

He settled her gently into the passenger seat, securing the

the landscape merged into a blur of shadows and fleeting lights, reflecting Sadie’s tumultuous emotions. She peered out, feeling

car’s headlights casting eerie shadows until they halted in front

widened in shock and a flicker of nostalgia. It was their

movements were tender yet firm as he carried Sadie into the living room and eased her onto the plush sofa. His brow furrowed as he observed her

uneasy, Sadie instinctively tried to retract her foot,

of firmness and underlying warmth, leaving no

unease as she followed the instruction. With a swift motion, Noah pulled

his voice was unmistakable as he stated sharply, “Jim, you have

Archer struggled to gather his wits. He attempted to ask a question, but Noah

bed. As he dressed in the dim light of his bedroom, he grumbled under his breath, “It’s the dead of night. Why can’t these emergencies ever wait until

that when Noah called, refusal wasn’t an option—not when