Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228 Rejection

Kyla’s complexion turned pale as she gripped her handbag, her nails pressing into her palm painfully.

Het effort to appear calm was in vain, her shaky voice giving her away. “Could it be… Sadie?”

Noah merely gave a faint nod, confirming with

a word.

Kyla attempted to stifle the overwhelming surge of emotions, rising to her feet with a forced smile. “I see.”

As she turned around, her smile disappeared, replaced by deep–seated resentment.

The sound of the office door slamming echoed through the room with a loud clang.

Noah’s face remained stoic, his deep eyes reflecting an array of unspoken thoughts.

The soft light from the phone screen cast a glow on Sadie’s face, revealing the turmoil within her.

“Yes.”

That single word on the screen felt glaringly surprising.

She kept staring at it, her emotions swirling inside her.

Words failed to capture her feelings.

Such a response from Noah was unexpected.

Following their harsh exchange in the morning, she had expected him to ignore her for days, maybe even weeks.

Considering the confrontation, and wishing to avoid further confinement, Sadie had deliberated all day before deciding to diffuse the situation and sending that message.

She tucked her phone into her bag and reached for her coat.

“Nanette, I need to handle something. I’ll leave the remaining tasks to you,” she said to Nanette.

Nanette looked up, taken aback. “Oh? Sadie, it’s still early. Is there an emergency?”

A fragile smile crossed Sadie’s lips. “Yes, it’s just something personal. Also, please monitor the progress on the Starlight

Gala project.”

“Understood, Sadie.” Nanette, still somewhat confused, gave a compliant nod.

With that, Sadie exited the studio in a hurry.

Throughout her journey home, she pondered the best way to approach Noah.

Upon arriving at Myrtlewood Estate, Sadie paused to collect her thoughts before stepping inside.

The living room was eerily silent. A maid bowed respectfully and said, “Welcome home, Mrs. Wall.”

Acknowledging her with a nod, Sadie proceeded to the kitchen to inspect it. Everything was in perfect order.

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Opening the refrigerator, she checked the stock of ingredients.

“Tap, tap, tap…” From a distance, the sound of quick, light footsteps echoed.

Turning. Sadie saw Averi joyfully running towards her, his backpack bouncing with each hop, closely followed by the

butler.

“Mommy!” Averi exclaimed, jumping into Sadie’s arms and delivering a loud kiss on her cheek.

“Sweetheart, did you have a good day at the kindergarten?” Sadie asked, her voice soft as she embraced her son.

“Yes!” Averi said eagerly.

Laughing, the butler said, “Today, Averi was praised by his teacher at school.”

Sadie gently ruffled her son’s hair, her eyes shining with pride and affection.

Suddenly, a disturbance at the front door signaled Noah’s return.

He passed his coat to a servant and made his way directly to the dining room.

“Mr. Wall!” As soon as Averi spotted Noah, he slipped from Sadie’s embrace and dashed towards him.

Noah’s heart softened immediately. He knelt to lift Averi into his arms. “Have you been a good boy for Mommy today?”

“Yes,” Averi replied clearly.

They gathered at the dining table when dinner was ready.

The servants brought out dish after dish, each more inviting and beautifully arranged than the last.

In silence, Sadie piled food on Averi’s plate, while Noah ate quietly. A subtle, almost unnoticeable tension filled the air around them.

Suddenly, Noah’s phone broke the silence with its ring.

He checked the caller ID to see Kyla’s name.

After picking up, he heard Kyla’s frail voice. “Noah, I… I feel terrible…”

Sadie’s grip on her utensils tightened, her eyes drifting towards Noah, despite herself.

Maintaining his composure, Noah responded, “What seems to be the problem? You should consult a doctor.”

Sadie was stunned.

In the past, whenever Kyla reached out, Noah would immediately drop everything to be by her side, regardless of the hour or his current activities.

This time, however, he made no move to leave.

Kyla’s voice carried a note of distress over the phone. “But… I want to see you…”

Noah responded with detached coolness, “If you’re unwell, it’s best to rest. I’m occupied right now.”

After ending the call, he returned his phone to his pocket.

A pang of curiosity hit Sadie, and she secretly observed Noah, searching for any sign of change in his demeanor.

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Tension at the table thickened evidently.

Even Averi picked up on the mood, eating his meal in silence.

After a while, Sadie found the nerve to address the issue, her tone tentative. “If Miss Wade is truly sick, perhaps you should

visit her. What if…”

She paused, her voice quivering a bit. “What if something serious is wrong? That would be awful.”

Sadie realized the bravery it took to voice those concerns. She knew well how much Noah cared about Kyla. Should anything befall Kyla, Sadie feared she might be the one being blamed.

As she finished speaking, her heart raced.

She glanced once more at Noah, searching his face for any sign of a reaction.

Noah’s face, which had been calm, suddenly turned grim, his expression cold.

He placed his utensils down forcefully, the noise resounding sharply in the silent dining room.

His eyes, intense and cold, were fixed on Sadie.

“Sadie, are you trying to push me away?”

Stunned by his response, Sadie was left speechless, unsure of how to reply.

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