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

Chapter 63

Chapter 63:

Jim met Sadie’s anxious gaze, took a deliberate breath, and affirmed with certainty, “She’s alright, just overly fatigued and in need of rest.”

Noah’s frown deepened. He sensed something was off in Jim’s assessment but respected his medical expertise.

The room fell into a tense silence.

Sadie felt a slight burden lift from her shoulders. She exhaled wearily and murmured, “Please, everyone, leave. I need to rest.”

Noah hesitated, words on the tip of his tongue, but he restrained himself, recalling Jim’s earlier advice. He rose, his presence looming over Sadie, and whispered reassuringly, “Rest now. Don’t worry about anything. The man from last night won’t bother you again; he’s been arrested.”

Sadie was momentarily stunned, a mix of emotions flickering in her weary eyes.

For a fleeting moment, she nearly convinced herself that Noah had rescued her, yet Kyla’s earlier remarks echoed in her mind—the police were the true rescuers, not Noah.

exited, Kyla trailed behind him. The echoing click of Kyla’s heels on the floor slowly

then looked toward Jim, who had purposely stayed behind, and summoned her strength,

and turned, caught off guard. “For

Her

mixed emotions. He paused, weighing his words, then asked,

quilt. A resolve solidified within her as she said,

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to grasp her resolution. “You… you’re planning to raise the baby on your own?” he asked, stunned. “That won’t be

the quilt, Sadie caressed her abdomen, feeling the stir of new life. A small, yet resolute smile formed on her lips. “Each child is a blessing,” she said softly, her voice resonant with determination. “This child picked me to be their mother, and I will shoulder that responsibility. They may not have a father, but I will

brief silence, Jim nodded, accepting her choice. “Okay, if you’re sure that’s what

small smile of gratitude forming

room quietly, softly clicking the door shut. He pondered whether Noah would one day regret

sighed softly. He pulled out a prescription pad and wrote down the names of some medications. On the surface, they appeared to be simple vitamins to help Sadie recover, but in reality, they were meant to protect her