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.

slight nod, his expression unreadable, but his tone left no room for

I need a

first instinct was to refuse. But then, Nanette’s words echoed in her mind, a reminder of what Noah had done for her and

herself say, the word

against the plush velvet, a strange mix of anticipation and unease

as if he were

another word, he lowered his head, his attention shifting back to the glowing screen of his laptop. Sadie left

a breathtaking deep blue evening gown. 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, luxurious material, and a flutter of anticipation and

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

begins

precisely seven o’clock, there was a knock

steadying herself,

black suit. His 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 crystals catching the light in a

stunning,” Noah said, his

fluttered in response to the compliment, and