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

Chapter 26

Chapter 26:

The mere thought sent a thrill of excitement through her, a tender sweetness blossoming silently in her chest.

A low, insistent buzz filled the air as the phone on the bedside table rattled against the wood, breaking the quiet.

Sadie reached out, her hand trembling slightly as she answered.

On the other end of the line, a warm, motherly voice spoke with gentle concern. “Mrs. Wall, I’ve prepared some chicken soup for you. Be sure to have some once you’re up; it will help you recover faster.”

The voice belonged to Rosa Barrett, the devoted housekeeper who had faithfully served Sadie and Noah for years.

“Thank you, Rosa. I appreciate your concern,” Sadie replied, her voice polite but tinged with unmistakable disappointment.

As she set the phone down, her face drained of all color.

So, it wasn’t Noah.

had flickered to life in her chest was ruthlessly

laugh escaped her lips; she had let her

his life of privilege, ever stoop to care for her—the

Kyla now, lavishing her with affection

steaming chicken soup, a semblance of

mask her pallor, grabbed her bag, and made her

the office, Tina immediately

ησ ν? ℓs․com

are you alright?” she inquired, her

I’ll be fine after some rest,” Sadie replied, managing a weak

setting a cup of hot apple cider on Sadie’s desk. “Drink this; it’s great for boosting

a genuine smile and an enthusiastic thumbs-up, Tina warmly recommended the

eyes as a soft warmth filled her heart. “Thank you,”

colleagues after all, and it’s only right we look

heart caught in

a colleague, not her husband, who