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

Chapter XXX:

Alex’s performance deserved standing ovations. It was nothing short of masterful theater.

Had Noah not already nursed his growing doubts, this elaborate exhibition of devotion might have completely deceived him.

Noah’s own laughter bubbled up unexpectedly, though his eyes stayed cold as winter steel.

“I was merely joking. You did not take me seriously, did you, Mr. Howe?” Noah rose from his seat with fluid grace, adjusting his sleeves with the refined composure of generations of breeding. “Given the circumstances, I should take my leave and stop imposing on your valuable time.”

Alex maintained that practiced smile while his eyes transformed into twin glaciers of barely contained hostility. “Safe travels, Mr. Wall. I trust you can find your way out without my assistance.”

strode from

Noah’s imposing silhouette had vanished from sight did the carefully crafted smile tear away from Alex’s face like a mask ripped from its

from his grip

erupted into countless fragments, each shard catching the light like a scattered mirror. Thick

Nirvana—how could that be possible?

if Sadie had discovered the truth as well? The idea of Sadie harboring even the smallest doubt about him was

whirled toward the butler, who already trembled like a leaf in a storm. Alex’s voice

Alex’s menacing presence. He dropped into a desperate bow. “Of course, Mr.

and sat at the dining table, her thoughts restless as she waited. The moment she saw Noah’s familiar silhouette in the doorway, she sprang to her feet and rushed