Chapter 121

Chapter 121:

“The way things are between you two—it’s helping no one,” Jim continued, his voice firm with conviction. “If you’re set on divorcing, why delay it?”

Noah’s voice was thick with scorn as he sneered dismissively. “Divorce? Who said we’re getting a divorce?”

He took a step closer, his piercing gaze locked on Jim. “Do you have some kind of crush on her?”

Jim bristled, his tone heated as he shot back, “What bullshit are you spewing now? As someone not directly involved, I have to say this seems really unfair to her.”

“Unfair?” Noah echoed, dripping with sarcasm. “Look, our issues are none of your concern.”

“I was merely trying to—” Jim began, but Noah cut him off with an icy sharpness that left no room for argument.

“You don’t have to come to Myrtlewood Estate anymore—consider this your last visit.”

His words hung heavily in the air as he turned sharply and ascended the stairs, leaving Jim frozen in place, a storm brewing across his features.

Jim felt a crushing wave of

a shaky hand and

phone and walked away from Myrtlewood Estate, each

Sadie stared at the glowing text on her

jolted from her thoughts by

flickered across her face as she stashed

long shadow. His voice was emotionless, almost mechanical. “Are you already

chuckle escaped Sadie’s lips, sorrow lingering in her heart. “Bored? Mr. Wall, is that really

not your caged pet,” Sadie said, her voice tight with anger. “What gives you the right

narrowed, taking in her defiance with

question,” he responded, his tone

sliver of

boldly, challenging him. “So, Mr. Wall, will

Noah said. “As Mrs. Wall, your role is to support

resolve flashed in Sadie’s

she responded swiftly, her voice tinged with

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