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

Chapter 65

Chapter 65:

But lying wasn’t any easier.

Sadie clutched the photos tighter, her mind racing for an answer.

After a shaky inhale, she forced a smile and walked back to Laura. “The man in the photos is my boss, Noah Wall,” she said, trying to sound casual. “He’s still single.”

Every word that slipped from Sadie’s lips was the truth.

Her marriage to Noah was a well-kept secret, buried so deeply that no online search could unearth their marital records.

But Laura’s skeptical gaze lingered, her clouded eyes narrowing with concern. “I hope you’re not lying to me.”

Without missing a beat, Sadie pulled out her phone and began typing, searching for proof right then and there.

The loading icon spun in circles before the results popped up. Noah’s public profile stared back at them, his marital status boldly stamped: Single.

easy tone. “See? There’s no truth to that

thoughts clearly racing.

was a letter with the photos? Did you keep it? Maybe

out a frustrated sigh and patted her head. “I tore up the letter and tossed it

reached for Laura’s hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. “It’s okay. No one else has been home, right?

talked for a little while longer, with Sadie making sure Laura’s nerves had settled before finally getting up

next on g al

approached the door, she nearly

Kyla a second glance, but Kyla’s panicked, guilty expression made her stop in her

away, her words tumbling out in a stammer. “Well, um… my… my heart’s been acting up. I came

flipped, Kyla’s tone turned defensive, her eyes narrowing.

her footsteps echoing

there, watching her retreat, her brows knitting together as a profound unease settled heavily

gaze and her fumbled, half-hearted excuse that felt like sharp thorns

eager

were really shaken up yesterday. It’s crucial that you rest to maintain your pregnancy’s stability. Wandering about is