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.

an easy tone. “See? There’s no truth

thoughts clearly racing.

nod, a sharp glint flickering in her eyes. “You said there was a letter with the photos? Did you keep it? Maybe we can

for a moment, then let out a frustrated sigh and patted her head. “I tore up the letter

for Laura’s hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. “It’s okay. No one else has been home, right? The letter should still be there. I’ll head

Sadie making sure Laura’s nerves had settled before

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she nearly collided

panicked, guilty

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

a switch had flipped, Kyla’s tone turned defensive, her

around and stormed off, her footsteps echoing

knitting together as a profound unease settled heavily in

was something about Kyla’s panicked gaze and her fumbled, half-hearted excuse that felt like

eager to rush

Jim firmly objected. “You’re pregnant, and you were really shaken up yesterday. It’s crucial that you rest to maintain your pregnancy’s stability. Wandering about is the last thing you