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.

Her body bent over in response, hands clutching the edge of the

dear, Sadie,” Kyla exclaimed, her voice thick with mock concern as she delicately covered her mouth with a slender hand, her eyes twinkling maliciously. “Is that truly

concern washing over his features. “Are you alright, Sadie?” he

failed her

to drink and then cause such a spectacle? What are you trying to prove?

grew thick with tension, the air

doors to

toward Platt. “Mr. Crawford, I’m truly sorry

demeanor shifting to one of stern reproach. “Miss Hudson, what has gotten into you today? You’ve never behaved this way before. Quickly, apologize to Mr. Crawford—he’s one of our key clients!” Her words

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

soft, carried a chilling undertone that instantly wiped the smugness off Kyla’s face.

herself to her feet.

her way out of the private room, each step echoing her resolve to escape the stifling