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

Chapter 33

Chapter 33:

The intimacy of their embrace, the tender way Noah held her, sparked a seething rage within Kyla. They were so close, so entwined, that it seemed as though the world around them had dissolved.

Jealousy clawed at Kyla’s heart, fierce and unrelenting. She couldn’t comprehend it all. Why did Sadie, of all people, receive such affection and tenderness from Noah?

As Kyla approached, her smile softened even further, her hand extending warmly toward Noah. Her voice, infused with tender concern, broke the tension. “Noah, why don’t you let me take care of Sadie?”

There was a softness in her voice, wrapped in just enough worry to make it seem like she was the only one who genuinely cared for Sadie. Yet, instead of releasing his hold, Noah clutched Sadie tighter to his chest, his brows knitting together in a mix of confusion and slight irritation.

“What are you doing here?” he demanded, his voice edged with mild annoyance.

casual flick, she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, concealing her momentary embarrassment. Maintaining her composed demeanor, she replied softly, “Noah, don’t tell me it’s already slipped your mind? I brought this up last night. You were overwhelmed, so I offered to handle the contract negotiations

at the hospital, his thoughts had been overwhelmingly occupied with Sadie’s health, only half-hearing Kyla’s words. He had nodded absentmindedly, his attention already elsewhere as he rushed off. That casual dismissal, though

depth of Kyla’s hurt, Noah asked, “And Sadie? Why

casual ease, Kyla spoke as if she were merely commenting on a sunny afternoon. “Noah, you know there’s always drinking at these gatherings, and with my heart condition, I simply can’t drink. I heard that Sadie is exceptionally diligent at work, so I figured she could handle it. That’s why I asked

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before—hoping he would let the issue

What?

For a fleeting moment, she questioned whether she was trapped in some surreal dream.

to meet Noah’s intense, unwavering stare. There was a chilling coldness and an unspoken warning in his eyes

her palm, and with a voice tinged with innocence yet laced with self-reproach, she murmured, “I had no idea about Sadie’s condition…

remained silent, his deep eyes fixed on Kyla with

averted his gaze, his features shadowed