Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 31

Chapter 31:

With a shaky hand, Sadie reached for the bottle and poured herself half a glass of wine. Normally, wine was a familiar comfort, but tonight, with the flutter of nerves in her stomach and the knowledge of her pregnancy, it felt like a betrayal.

The scrutinizing eyes of the onlookers burned into her, spotlighting her every move.

Kyla watched from across the room, her chin propped on her entwined fingers, a sly smirk curving her lips. Her eyes sparkled with mockery, enjoying the unfolding drama with a predatory glee.

A deep crease formed on Mack’s forehead as he paused, clearly torn on whether to speak.

Platt, however, watched with anticipation, as if waiting for the main event to begin.

Under the intense scrutiny of those around her, Sadie drew a deep, steadying breath and tipped the glass back, the wine disappearing in a single, determined gulp.

coughing. Her body bent over in response, hands clutching

Kyla exclaimed, her voice thick with mock concern as she delicately covered her mouth with a

over his features. “Are you alright, Sadie?” he asked gently, his voice low

their concern. Words failed her as the turmoil churned in her

a spectacle?

the private room grew thick with tension,

doors to

with an uneasy giggle, then turned apologetically toward Platt. “Mr. Crawford, I’m truly sorry for this lapse. It seems I haven’t disciplined my team well

demeanor shifting to one of stern reproach. “Miss Hudson, what has gotten into you today? You’ve never behaved this

her pale face, eyes narrowing as she caught the flicker of smug satisfaction dancing in Kyla’s eyes. With a cold, mocking sneer, Sadie retorted, “Kyla, is this the best you can do—resorting to such

instantly wiped the smugness off Kyla’s face. Kyla, taken aback, struggled to

pushed herself to her feet. She knew she needed to leave—now

of the private room, each step echoing