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

Chapter 384

Chapter 384:

Sadie’s mind reeled. She pushed against him, but he was immovable. His presence was overwhelming, leaving her breathless and unable to think clearly.

Gradually, her resistance waned. She closed her eyes, yielding to the intensity of his embrace.

After a prolonged moment, Noah finally let her go, his gaze intense and his breathing heavy.

Sadie’s lips felt tender, her breathing ragged, her eyes wide with confusion.

“Noah…” She started to speak, but he cut her off.

“Why don’t you ask?” Noah’s voice was low and raspy.

Confused, Sadie paused, unsure of his meaning.

“Vivi.”

laced with something unspoken—an emotion buried deep, restrained

snapped back to the present, suppressing the whirlwind inside her. “Mr. Wall, what does your affair with Miss Quinn have to do

chilling detachment, but beneath them, she held tightly onto the unraveling threads of her emotions. Vivi. Or anyone else. It had nothing to do with

darkened. This wasn’t the reaction he had expected. He had braced himself for anger, for accusations, for the fire that once flared in her eyes three

studied her face, searching

Her name slipped from his lips, quieter this time. “Do

curling into something dangerously close to mockery. “And why would I?” She held his gaze, unwavering. “Should I concern myself with your fleeting indulgences, Mr. Wall?” Her voice was velvety smooth, but her words were

hitched for half a second—just long enough for her to notice. Before he could respond, there

charity auction is about to begin. Will you and Mrs. Wall be taking your seats now?” The manager’s voice,

stepped past Noah, pushing the door open with a sense of urgency.

like sand through his fingers. A quiet ache settled

running a hand through

grand banquet hall, the air seemed to shift.

the room, Eva lounged in her seat, swirling her champagne with a knowing smirk.