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.

faint spark of hope that had flickered to life in her chest

self-deprecating laugh escaped her lips; she had let her

life of privilege, ever stoop to

was with Kyla now, lavishing her

semblance of comfort seeping into

to mask her pallor, grabbed her bag, and made

as she entered the office, Tina immediately

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she inquired, her

after some rest,” Sadie replied, managing a weak

apple cider on Sadie’s desk. “Drink this; it’s great for boosting

genuine smile and an enthusiastic

warmth filled her heart. “Thank you,” she murmured, her voice

We’re colleagues after all, and it’s only right we look out for each other,”

in acknowledgment, her heart caught in

her marriage, it was a colleague, not her husband, who offered