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

Chapter 379

Chapter 379:

“Where’s Averi?”

“He… went to Slimron for an educational trip. He’ll be away for a few days.”

Noah gave a small nod. He said nothing more.

Noah reached for an exquisite box on the desk, its surface gleaming under the soft light. He held it out to Sadie, his movements deliberate yet effortless.

“There’s a charity event tonight,” he said, his voice low and steady. “I’d like you to come with me.”

Sadie froze, her eyes darting between the box and Noah’s impassive face.

“Me?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She pointed at herself to confirm he wasn’t mistaken. The idea seemed absurd, almost surreal.

expression unreadable, but his tone left no room

need

echoed in her mind, a reminder of what Noah had done for her and her

the word escaping

her fingers brushing against the plush velvet, a strange mix of anticipation and unease swirling

her, dark and inscrutable, as if he were trying to decipher something Sadie

tone final. Without another word, he lowered his head, his attention shifting back to the glowing screen of his laptop. Sadie

Tiny crystals were scattered across the fabric, catching the light like stars scattered across a midnight sky. Her heart quickened as her fingers glided over the smooth,

Sadie prepared herself. She slipped into the gown, the fabric draping perfectly over her figure as though it had been made just for her. Standing in front of the mirror, she carefully styled her hair and applied a touch of makeup, her hands trembling slightly

escape begins at

precisely seven o’clock, there was a knock at her

deep breath, steadying herself, before she

like admiration flash in his eyes—something deeper than simple politeness. The starry gown she wore only seemed to enhance her natural elegance, the crystals catching the light in a way that made her

said,

she lowered her gaze momentarily. Her heart fluttered in response to the compliment, and she whispered