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

Chapter 131

Chapter 131:

The sharp, clinical scent of disinfectant filled her nostrils, making her stomach churn.

“You’re awake, Sadie?” A familiar voice broke through the haze, warm and laced with concern.

Sadie turned her head slowly, wincing at the effort. Her blurry gaze settled on Alex, sitting at her bedside. His face was lined with exhaustion, but relief flickered in his eyes.

“Where… where am I?” Her throat was dry, the words barely a whisper.

“We’re in Cairhienen,” Alex replied gently, reaching for a glass of water. “I’ve taken care of everything.” He handed her the glass, his tone soft but firm. “Just focus on getting better. We’ll deal with the rest later.”

Sadie accepted the glass, sipping slowly. The cool water soothed her raw throat, offering a sliver of comfort amidst the lingering pain. “Thank you, Alex,” she murmured, her eyes meeting his with quiet gratitude. “I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you.”

Alex smiled, though there was something unspoken behind his eyes—a flicker of hesitation. “Actually… about Noah…” he started, his voice cautious.

off. “I don’t want to hear his name. I’m done talking about

settling between them like a weight. After a beat, he

as he made his way to the door. He paused for a moment, his hand resting on the doorknob, as if on the verge of saying something. But whatever words lingered on his tongue, he swallowed them, slipping out silently and closing the door

Beneath her fingertips, she imagined the fragile pulse of life growing inside her,

had swerved just

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at her mind. She could’ve been lying in a morgue right now, her body cold and lifeless. The tiny life within her would’ve been snuffed

fear crashing over her in waves. But mingled with that fear was an overwhelming sense of relief—a fierce, bittersweet joy

her cheek and soaking into the crisp white sheets, leaving a faint mark of everything she was

her eyes, drawing in a deep breath, steadying the

tomorrow would be a

through his bound limbs. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, a stark contrast against his pale skin, pooling beneath him like

over him, his eyes cold and

to do this?” His voice was low, steady, but