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

Chapter 796:

Sadie felt as if she were slowly lifting veils—each step revealing a glimpse of something hidden beneath.

Back at Wall Group, she moved listlessly through the building, her thoughts elsewhere. Eyes lowered, she didn’t notice the person waiting beside the elevator until it was too late.

She walked straight into a firm chest, warm through the fabric.

The sudden jolt left her momentarily dazed. She instinctively stepped back—but a gloved hand, strong and sure, caught her waist and held her steady.

The crisp, bold fragrance of lavender hit her, one she knew all too well. Her body stiffened. She glanced up quickly—only to be met by a silver mask, concealing everything except a pair of piercing, unreadable eyes.

It was him. Patrick. What was he doing here?

him. The figure in

disconnected, like her mind was

blinked in surprise, then drew back suddenly as though scalded. She took

chest fluttered with nerves, and

loose strand of hair behind her

Noel? What

withdrew his hand and slid it back into his pocket, a subtle smile tugging at the corners

and capable, Ms. Hudson.” There was an ambiguous quality to his tone, and Sadie couldn’t

dramatic turn of events had been spectacular. Sadie was far more resilient than he had thought. More than that, she seemed to have

a few seconds, Noah said, “I came here to discuss another

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the tumultuous thoughts that had been plaguing her. It was just as