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

Chapter 59

Chapter 59:

The harsh fluorescent lighting outside the operating room did little to brighten her desolate mood.

For Sadie, Laura was her last remaining relative, indispensable and irreplaceable.

The anticipated bonus from the Maple Group project was her final lifeline.

Regardless of Noah’s decisions concerning the bonus, Sadie was resolved to secure it.

She dried her tears, inhaled deeply, and called Roy.

“Mr. Dominguez, is now a good time? I’d like to discuss the project with you again.”

The voice that answered Sadie’s call had a sleazy quality, a far cry from Roy’s usual professional tone.

“Ah, another lady eager to make a deal! Why don’t you drop by the Night Owl Bar, Room 317? Impress us here, and the contract’s as good as yours. Hahaha!”

Laughter echoed through the line, the sound grating on Sadie’s ears.

Anxiety clutched her heart, a cold dread seeping through her.

with no alternatives, she

soon,” Sadie replied, her voice quivering imperceptibly. As she left the hospital, the cold wind struck her, scattering her hair

dismissed the idea of

Sadie headed for

car was nearly empty,

her tension easing momentarily. Yet, discomfort soon pricked at her as she felt

lingered on Sadie,

magic

touched her face, Sadie questioned if her

tell me where I might get

Sadie remembered she was still wearing Noah’s suit

from fine black cashmere, the jacket was luxurious yet

remove it came

do with it if she took it off?

she couldn’t risk misplacing it. Smiling uneasily, Sadie said, “Actually, I don’t

knowing glance and her slightly gossipy

you

really care for you! Does wearing his jacket make your heart feel warm?”