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

Chapter 1198:

Sadie choked on a sob as his fingers squeezed hers.

But the doctor’s warning from earlier lingered like a thorn stuck in her side. Even if Noah had woken up, he wouldn’t last long without the proper treatment. Not that Sadie would ever let that happen.

“You’d better hang in there, Noah,” she muttered. “If you die on me, I swear I’ll marry Nathan and let him be Averi’s stepdad!”

Noah let out a short exhale, his lips curling into a faint smile. His voice was hoarse, but it still carried a bit of amusement.

“I wouldn’t dare disobey your orders, Ms. Hudson. I’ve certainly put you through a lot these past few days.”

Sadie’s nose stung with unshed tears. She had been prepared to give him a good scolding once he opened his eyes, but the words died in her throat.

Even in his critical state, Noah still had it in him to joke around.

last shred of her anger melting away. They were still a little glassy, but they carried that familiar spark that made Noah

said, her voice softening without her even realizing it. “Just rest. I’ll take

been watching quietly on the other side of the bed with an odd,

met her eyes, and

as he followed Sadie out into the hallway, ignoring the curious glances that the hospital sent his

spot. Hurst leaned against the wall and crossed

eyes gleaming with amusement. “How did I do? I didn’t lie to you,

his smug

his eyebrows, his smile dimming

heart of

had been a few minutes late, not even a miracle could have

glance back toward Noah’s

he has an additional three

words struck Sadie like a physical blow, each syllable hammering against her chest