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

Chapter 445

Chapter 445:

Kyla was walking toward them with a vulnerable expression, the corners of her eyes red, presumably from crying.

Kyla had witnessed the intimate exchange between Noah and Averi, and instantly felt a wave of jealousy. She was cunning enough to mask it, though.

Noah frowned as she drew closer.

“Noah,” Kyla called softly. “I received the birthday gift you had Samuel send over. I really like it.”

She paused for a few seconds before asking, “Do you have some time? I was hoping we could have a meal together, since today is my birthday. Back when we were together, you always celebrated my birthday…”

Kyla’s voice carried a hint of a sob, her eyes wide with expectation.

Meanwhile, Sadie had finished her phone call just in time to overhear Kyla’s words. Her chest tightened with trepidation.

leave with Kyla, Sadie quickly took Averi’s small hand. “You should go,” she said to Noah. “You’ve already been a lot of help today. We won’t keep you

away and began

internal conflict did not escape Kyla’s notice. “Sadie,” she said, “why don’t you join us for dinner?” Then, when Sadie didn’t respond, she added softly, “Are you still upset with me? I really didn’t do anything to your

hand tightly, her nails digging into

be grateful my grandmother is okay. Otherwise, I would stop at nothing to make

and walked away without a backward

ｍ𝚘𝚛ｅ ｕ𝚙ｄ𝚊ｔｅｓ 𝚒ｎ ɢ𝚊ｌ𝚗𝚘ｖ𝚎ｌ𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖

grew increasingly tense as Noah and Kyla were left alone. “Noah,” Kyla said, her eyes shimmering with tears. She looked even more pitiful than she usually did. “Did you really forget about our

swayed by her

the office. Let’s have dinner

her face. She gaped at Noah, unable to believe her ears. “But—But today is my birthday. In the past, you would always…”

gaze, suddenly focused on adjusting his cuff. “I

firm and resolute. Kyla was rooted to the spot as she watched him go. Every step he

accept this. Why did Sadie