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.

a slight nod, his expression unreadable, but his tone left no

need a

in her mind, a reminder of what Noah

heard herself say, the word escaping before she

against the plush

if he were trying to decipher something Sadie

tone final. Without another word, he lowered his head, his attention shifting back

back in her room, she carefully opened it, revealing a breathtaking deep blue evening gown. Tiny crystals were scattered across the fabric, catching the light like stars scattered across a midnight sky. Her

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

escape begins

precisely seven o’clock, there was a

herself, before she walked toward

gaze immediately locked on her, and for a brief moment, she saw something like admiration flash in his eyes—something deeper than simple politeness. The starry gown she wore only seemed to enhance her natural elegance, the

said, his

cheeks flushed, and she lowered her gaze momentarily. Her heart fluttered in