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.

to hear his name. I’m done talking

like a weight. After a beat, he nodded. “Very well, just

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

fingertips, she imagined the fragile pulse of life growing inside her, a warmth blooming in her chest despite

that black sedan had swerved just a

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clawed 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 out before it even

fear crashing over her in waves. But mingled with that fear was an overwhelming sense of

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

deep breath, steadying the

would be

bound limbs. Blood trickled from the corner of

him, his eyes cold and sharp, a predator circling its

you to do this?” His voice was low,