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

Chapter 1241:

His expression shifted, growing unexpectedly stern. “He’s still under anesthesia. Hasn’t regained consciousness yet. And after a surgery like that, he’s extremely vulnerable. He needs to stay in a sterile environment for a few days. Going in now could risk everything.”

The gravity in his tone pulled Sadie back. She blinked, then gave a faint, distracted nod.

Noah was alive. That was all that mattered. She could wait.

Hurst studied her for a moment, then gave a light shrug, as if to say his part was done.

Without another word, he turned to leave.

But just as he took a step, Sadie’s voice rose behind him. “Hey, Hurst…”

He paused mid-stride.

up in Zupren, didn’t

“Yeah, kind of. Why?”

swirling—but she pressed on. “Have you ever heard of the NE Research

Hurst’s easygoing facade shattered. The relaxed smile disappeared, replaced by a taut seriousness that shifted the air between

slightly, one brow arched, a flicker of

say?” His voice was lower now,

guard by the sudden shift

hadn’t expected such a charged reaction to what she thought was a

he actually know

shake of her head. “Never mind. It’s nothing,” she said casually. “Just a random question. If it doesn’t

available

turned and walked away, leaving Hurst staring after her,

slightly, the gears in his

about the NE Research