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,

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

bus and dismissed the idea

headed for

empty,

momentarily. Yet, discomfort soon pricked at her as

lingered on Sadie, some intentional,

the magic on

her face, Sadie questioned if her

expensive. Could you tell me where I might get one?” Suddenly, a voice from a young girl pierced the quiet

only then that Sadie remembered she was still wearing

the jacket was

came

it if she took it off? What if it

jacket seemed costly, and she couldn’t risk misplacing it. Smiling uneasily, Sadie said, “Actually, I don’t know where to buy this jacket;

glance and her slightly gossipy tone

boyfriend cover you with

Does wearing his jacket make your heart feel