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.

flickered to life in her chest was ruthlessly

laugh escaped her lips; she had let her

Noah, with his life of privilege, ever stoop to care for her—the wife he

doubt he was with Kyla now, lavishing her with affection and

steaming chicken soup, a semblance of comfort seeping into her weary

grabbed her bag, and

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

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you alright?” she inquired,

a slight cold. I’ll be fine after some rest,” Sadie replied,

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

an enthusiastic thumbs-up, Tina warmly recommended the

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

right we look out for each other,” Tina responded, giving Sadie’s

acknowledgment, her heart caught in a tangled

it was a colleague, not her husband,