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 voice thick

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

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

headlights casting eerie shadows until they halted in front of a grand

a flicker of nostalgia. It

onto the plush sofa. His brow furrowed as he observed her swollen ankle, his concern palpable

retract

a blend of firmness and underlying warmth, leaving no

a swift motion, Noah pulled

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

struggled to gather his wits. He attempted

Jim reluctantly swung his legs out of bed. As he dressed in the dim light of his bedroom, he

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