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.

spark of hope that had flickered to life in her chest was ruthlessly

self-deprecating laugh escaped her lips; she

stoop to care for her—the wife he was

with Kyla now, lavishing

soup, a semblance of comfort

blush to mask her pallor, grabbed her bag, and made her

soon as she entered the office, Tina immediately came over, her expression clouded with

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alright?” she inquired,

a slight cold. I’ll be fine after

look terribly pale,” Tina noted, setting a cup of hot apple cider on Sadie’s desk. “Drink this; it’s great for boosting your immune

smile and an enthusiastic thumbs-up,

filled her heart. “Thank

all, and it’s only right we look out for

head in acknowledgment, her heart caught in a tangled

a colleague, not her husband,