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

Chapter 448

Chapter 448:

This figure was Samuel, Noah’s trusted assistant.

With a knowing wink from Noah, Samuel caught on quickly and nodded in acknowledgment.

Once the meal was over, Noah suggested driving Sadie and Averi home.

Sadie hastily refused. “There’s really no need. We’ll manage on our own.” She was cautious about becoming too involved with Noah.

“It’s quite late, and I’d rather you two don’t travel alone at night,” Noah insisted with calm assurance.

“It’s alright. We…” Sadie began, but was cut off by Noah’s resolute interjection.

“I’ll take you home.” His voice left no room for further discussion.

Reluctantly, Sadie consented.

Exiting the restaurant, they headed toward Noah’s car. Upon trying to start the car, Noah found the engine unresponsive.

wrong with this thing?” Despite multiple attempts, the car remained

it be broken?”

to be the case,” Noah

aloud, “What

walk to your

noted

a brief pause, she

second,”

available at

asked, “What seems to be

his voice tinged with concern, “Given the hour, it’s unsafe for you and Averi to walk

left Sadie

was uncharacteristic for the Noah she thought she

Emotions swelled within Sadie.

Noah’s earnest gaze, she found herself at a loss for

about this plan,” Sadie said, her

Averi’s… friend, it’s my responsibility to ensure you both get home safely.” His face bore a

as if to protest,

responded, “Okay,