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.

can manage on my own!” Sadie insisted,

carried her to the black Bentley parked nearby. He settled her gently into the passenger seat, securing the seatbelt around her with a click that

the landscape merged into a blur of shadows and fleeting

the car’s headlights casting eerie shadows until they halted in front of a grand

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

the living room and eased her onto the plush sofa. His brow furrowed as he observed her

instinctively tried to retract her

he commanded, his voice a blend of firmness and underlying warmth, leaving no

she followed the instruction. With a swift motion, Noah pulled out his

was unmistakable as he stated sharply, “Jim,

his wits. He attempted to ask a question, but Noah briskly cut him off

he dressed in the dim light

called, refusal wasn’t an option—not when his $200,000 monthly salary came from a man as powerful