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.

hope that had flickered to life in her chest

lips; she had let her imagination run

stoop to care

with Kyla now, lavishing her with affection and

soup, a semblance of

applied some blush to mask her pallor, grabbed her bag, and made her way

Tina immediately came over, her expression clouded

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she inquired,

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

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 system and fighting off colds—it’s

and an enthusiastic thumbs-up, Tina

filled her heart.

nothing. We’re colleagues after all, and it’s only right we look out for each other,” Tina responded, giving Sadie’s shoulder

acknowledgment, her heart

marriage, it was a colleague, not her