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

Chapter 117

Chapter 117:

Observing Sadie’s distressed look brought a twisted sense of gratification to Kyla.

She moved closer to Sadie, towering over her with a mocking smirk.

“Really, Sadie, such a clumsy attempt. Jumping out of a window? Do you honestly think you’ll manage to flee? Even if you manage the jump, escaping isn’t certain.”

Kyla paused for a moment, her eyes flashing with spite.

“Imagine if I inform Noah that you deliberately spilled water on him as a distraction to help your escape…”

Kyla left the threat hanging, confident that her words had hit their mark.

Sadie inhaled sharply.

are you trying to

and exhaled,

in and out of this villa whenever you please?” She paused for a moment, her expression softening ever so slightly. “But… I can offer you help, if you

across her face. “Help me? Why would you?” Her mind raced, trying to make sense of it. Still, she couldn’t fathom what other connection could exist between her and Kyla besides the

her gaze calculating. “It’s simple, really,” she said. “I want to marry Noah. And you’re standing in my way. If you vanish and promise never to appear in front of him

her eyes flickering with doubt and conflict. She

space between them. She didn’t respond immediately, unsure

has the

to it. “You can think it over,” she said, her tone laced with subtle warning. “But don’t even think about trying to escape through

as the tension thickened, Noah returned,

took two steps back, her demeanor shifting instantly. The sharp, calculating woman from moments ago was gone, replaced by someone calm and composed. She wore a gentle smile as

zoning out for?” he asked, his voice deep and smooth, laced with a

it on purpose,” she said, her voice sharp. The anger she’d been holding back was now bubbling to

cold. “The meal’s finished. Can I go back