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.

down! I can manage on my own!” Sadie insisted, her voice thick with defiance as she wriggled in

grip, he carried her to the black Bentley parked nearby. He settled her gently into

merged into a blur of shadows and fleeting lights,

navigated into an upscale residential area, the car’s headlights casting eerie shadows until they halted

shock and a flicker of nostalgia. It was

the plush sofa. His brow

uneasy, Sadie instinctively tried to retract her foot, but Noah

blend of firmness and underlying warmth, leaving

fluttered with unease as she followed the instruction. With a swift motion, Noah pulled out his phone

was unmistakable as he stated sharply, “Jim, you have thirty minutes to make it to

He attempted to ask a question, but Noah briskly cut him off and ended the

his legs out of bed. As he dressed in the dim light of his bedroom, he grumbled under his breath, “It’s the dead

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