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.

cutting him off. “I don’t want to hear his name. I’m

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

resting on the doorknob, as if on the verge of

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

sedan had swerved just a

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could’ve been lying in a morgue right now, her body cold and lifeless.

mingled with that fear was an overwhelming

into the crisp white sheets, leaving a

in a deep breath, steadying the whirlwind of fear and sadness swirling inside

tomorrow would be

jarring through his bound limbs. Blood trickled from the corner of

eyes cold

do this?” His voice was low, steady,