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

she had let

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

he was with Kyla now, lavishing her with affection

her steaming chicken soup, a semblance of comfort seeping into

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

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

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are you alright?” she inquired, her

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

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

a genuine smile and an enthusiastic

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

after all, and it’s only right we look out for each other,” Tina responded, giving Sadie’s shoulder

in acknowledgment, her heart caught in a

colleague, not her husband, who offered her