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

Chapter 481

Chapter 481:

Grinding her teeth, she pressed forward, step by excruciating step. Her breathing grew ragged, her legs unsteady beneath her, but somehow, she managed to haul him through the living room, finally reaching a guestroom on the first floor.

Relief crashed over her like a wave. She was just about to lower him onto the bed when—her foot suddenly slipped.

“Oh, shit!” A startled gasp escaped her as she tumbled backward, bracing herself for the inevitable impact.

But it never came. Instead, she felt warmth. A pair of strong arms tightened around her waist, catching her before she could fall, holding her firm.

Dazed, she lifted her gaze and found herself staring into Noah’s eyes. They were no longer closed, no longer lost to unconsciousness. Instead, they were open—hazy, yet locked onto hers with unwavering intensity.

“Wait… you’re awake?” Sadie’s voice wavered, barely more than a whisper.

Noah didn’t answer.

He simply stared, his deep, unreadable eyes brimming with emotions she couldn’t decipher. Unspoken. Heavy.

The intensity of his gaze sent a jolt through her chest, making her heart race.

tried to pull away, needing space

Her words were soft, barely audible. A

release her. If anything, his

The warmth of his breath brushed her neck,

His voice was low, hoarse—laced with a quiet tenderness so fleeting, so subtle, she almost

Sadie’s entire body tensed.

content

this sudden gentleness? Why now? Not only did she not understand his motives, but she also wasn’t sure

to sleep,” Sadie said, her voice

release her. Instead, he tightened his embrace,

breath became erratic, and

surge of concern. “Noah, what’s wrong?” she

reply, only

heavier, his trembling worsened, and heat radiated from his body, burning Sadie’s skin like

ever,

Noah had been drugged.

drained from her

her palms, the sharp pain a faint echo of the rage

Vivi!