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

Chapter 85

Chapter 85:

Sadie chuckled and said, “I won’t order anything I’m not supposed to. Come on, you’ve done so much for me. Let me show my appreciation.”

Her voice was light, yet firm, making it clear she wouldn’t take no for an answer.

A brief look of disappointment crossed Alex’s face, but he quickly masked it with a warm smile. “It’d be rude to decline, wouldn’t it?” Though his expression remained gentle, a quiet sadness lingered in his eyes.

They arrived at the restaurant and stepped through the grand revolving door. The glow of an opulent crystal chandelier bathed the space in dazzling light.

That was when the evening took an unexpected turn.

Sadie’s eyes immediately landed on Noah and Kyla, walking towards a private dining room together. Noah’s tailored suit and confident posture gave him an air of quiet authority, while Kyla, clinging to his arm, wore a sweet, knowing smile.

Sadie’s chest tightened. She instinctively wanted to avoid them, but Kyla’s sharp gaze had already spotted her.

“Sadie? Weren’t you supposed to be resting in the hospital? What brings you here?” Kyla’s voice carried a mix of surprise and something far less innocent.

played on her lips. “You sure have time

and something unreadable. Sadie

get it checked,” Sadie said coolly, her tone

clutched her chest theatrically, her voice suddenly soft and fragile. “I was just worried about you. Shouldn’t your

silence that followed was

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Alex spoke up. “You’re the one who sounds unwell. Maybe you should see

was mild, but his protective stance

somber, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as if she were weighed

bit her lip, her shoulders quivering ever so slightly, casting a pleading glance at Noah, hoping

fixed on Sadie. His eyes were unreadable, his voice low and

same reason you’re here with Kyla.” Though her tone was composed, there was an unmistakable

were at a restaurant—what else would they be doing if not

taut, his eyes flashing with a mix of

Today was Kyla’s birthday.

had brought her to a