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

Chapter 246

Chapter 246:

As the elevator doors closed, Isabel’s shouts were abruptly silenced. Once inside, Noah released Sadie’s wrist.

She quietly massaged the reddened skin where his grip had been, casting her eyes downward, remaining silent.

The air between them in the elevator grew thick with tension. Noah’s gaze remained fixed on Sadie, emotions swirling uncertainly in his eyes.

Feeling his stare, Sadie raised her eyes to meet his intense, unreadable look. The depths of his emotions were a mystery to her.

Her voice was low yet distinct when she spoke. “Thank you, Mr. Wall. I’m merely an outsider. There’s no need to compromise your relationship with your mother on my behalf.”

A shadow crossed Noah’s face, his mouth set in a firm line, and he remained silent.

The only sound in the elevator was their subdued breathing, adding to the stifling atmosphere.

A surge of bitterness welled up in Sadie’s heart.

chuckled ruefully to

see you at the courthouse at nine tomorrow morning,

Ding—

the elevator doors parted,

of the elevator and continued

her studio. Upon opening the door

for more

with floating streamers, and twinkling fairy

fine pastries and bottles of champagne,

up her champagne

all so glad you’re

still trying to grasp

her colleagues,

the final payment—ten million, no less! It’s more than we initially agreed

felt her heart leap. The amount was