Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 618

Chapter 618 You’re Dismissed For The Evening

Sadie’s vision swam as she stumbled back to her bedroom, her strength evaporating with each unsteady step

She teetered on her feet momentarily before tumbling onto the plush mattress, her limbs heavy as stone.

Her eyelids drooped, consciousness slipping away like water through fingers as she surrendered to an unexpected slumber.

By evening, at Autumn Garden Villa, as amber sunlight poured through the floor–to–ceiling windows, bathing

the living room in a honeyed glow.

Noah lingered by the window, tracking the sky’s gradual transformation from azure to indigo.

He narrowed his eyes, attention drawn to the luminous villa neighboring his own.

The sharp memory of today’s dismissal still pricked at his pride, refusing to fade.

Sadie had clearly developed a bolder streak.

Yet paradoxically, her resistance only magnified her allure, each defiant gesture making her more fascinating

A subtle smile played across Noah’s lips as an idea blossomed in his mind, taking root with surprising tenacity.

He squared his shoulders, smoothed the wrinkles from his collar with deliberate precision, and strode purposefully toward the exit.

At that moment, Jack bustled through the door, arms laden with takeout bags emblazoned with the distinctive

Nirvana emblem.

He’d ventured across town specifically to fetch dinner for his boss–and naturally, secured a portion for himself

as well.

As he crossed the threshold into the foyer, he saw Noah was heading toward the door.

Jack halted abruptly. “Boss, where are you going?”

Noah’s gaze darted to the fragrant bags clutched in Jack’s hands, his expression brightening, Impeccable timing

He advanced swiftly and took the packages.

“I’m paying my neighbor a considerate visit,” he announced with nonchalant ease, leaving Jack rooted to the spot, jaw slackened in disbelief.

Was his boss serious? Sadie’s security detail had unceremoniously ejected them mere hours ago–and now his boss was voluntarily returning to the scene of their humiliation?

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And his boss had gone there with his meticulously selected dinner, no less!

A silent groan reverberated through Jack’s mind. Daily existence proved exhausting under a boss who treated established protocols as mere suggestions rather than binding dffectives.

With shoulders slumped in surrender, he hastened after Noah’s determined stride.

Jack couldn’t permit Noah to venture there unaccompanied. If another exion occurred, someone needed to

preserve his dignity–and possibly cushion his landing.

When they arrived at Myrtlewood Estate’s grand entryway, Noah’s features glowed with an unmistakable

radiance, his confident smile illuminating his entire countenance.

Before crossing the threshold, he announced his presence with theatrical volume. “Hey there, Sadie! I brought your favorite–Nirvana takeout!”

He sauntered into the living room with the casual confidence of a proprietor, swinging the aromatic bags

triumphantly.

But the biting retort or icy stare he’d braced himself for never materialized.

An unusual stillness permeated the expansive room, broken only by the hushed movements of household staff attending to their duties with somber efficiency.

Breck, the normally composed butler, prowled nervously across the center of the room, his worried gaze repeatedly drawn to the sweeping staircase.

An unsettling current of wrongness electrified the atmosphere.

Noah’s cheerful expression dissolved as he approached the agitated butler. “Breck, what’s happened here?”

Breck’s features flooded with relief at Noah’s appearance as he hurried forward, anxiety threading through his usually steady voice.

“Mr. Noel, providence itself must have sent you! Ms. Hudson retreated upstairs hours ago and hasn’t emerged since. Dinner hour has long passed, and she remains unresponsive to my knocking. Something dreadful whispers at my instincts…”

Noah’s pulse faltered momentarily as jagged apprehension seized his chest.

Beneath Sadie’s formidable exterior lurked a fragility she zealously concealed–her health had always seemed to

teeter precariously.

With barely a conscious thought, he thrust the warm packages into Breck’s unprepared arms and bounded up the staircase two steps at a time, making a beeline for the master suite.

He hammered his fist against the door, his heartbeat thundering in his ears.

“Sadie! Open this door immediately!”

The answering silence hung heavy as a shroud.

Noah’s forehead creased with deepening concern, unease crystallizing in his mind.

What was happening inside? Had disaster befallen her?

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He retreated slightly, positioned himself strategically, and launched a powerful kick precisely at the door’s weakest point near the lock.

The explosive crack of splintering wood punctuated the silefice as the substantial door flew inward on

protesting hinges.

Noah charged through the opening without a moment’s pause, adrenaline propelling him forward.

Twilight shadows engulfed the bedroom, heavy curtains barricading any attempt at natural light

On the vast bed, Sadie’s diminutive form huddled beneath layers of blankets, occasional tremors betraying her

distress.

Noah hastened to her bedside and pressed his palm against her forehead with uncharacteristic gentleness.

Her skin radiated alarming heat- fever had clearly taken fierce hold of her.

His features clouded with frustration and concern. Why did she persistently neglect her own wellbeing?

Wordlessly, he gathered her limp form against his chest and pivoted toward the exit with purposeful strides.

At that precise moment, Breck and Jack appeared in the doorway, their expressions freezing into identical

masks of alarm.

“Ms. Hudson!”

“Boss!” Jack blurted, startled by the severity of the situation.

They stumbled over themselves following Noah’s determined path, naked fear etched across their features. Noah descended the staircase with swift, measured steps, cradling Sadie’s fevered form against him as he navigated directly toward the main entrance.

With meticulous care, he arranged her across the vehicle’s back seat before vaulting into the driver’s position with singular focus.

The engine awakened with a guttural snarl as the sleek black vehicle launched forward, carving a desperate path toward the exclusive medical facility nearby.

The vehicle hurtled through city streets at a velocity that blurred the passing scenery into indistinct smears of

color.

Jack pursued them in a second car, white–knuckled hands gripping the steering wheel as anxiety coursed through his veins.

The VIP hospital suite’s atmosphere carried the characteristic clinical scent–sterile antiseptic mingled with understated luxury.

Following a comprehensive evaluation, the physician draped his stethoscope around his neck and addressed Noah with professional composure.

“Mr. Noel, your concern is understandable but unwarranted. Ms. Hudson exhibits symptoms of a standard fever–likely resulting from excessive fatigue. Nothing perilous. Intravenous hydration and proper rest will restore her completely.”

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Only upon hearing this diagnosis did Noah exhale the breath he’d unconsciously imprisoned. The constriction gripping his chest gradually loosened its hold. She would recover fully.

In the wake of the physician’s departure, silence reclaimed dominion over the room.

Noah claimed the chair adjacent to Sadie’s bedside, his vigil unwavering.

Sadie’s complexion remained alarmingly ashen, her forehead creased with nsion even in unconsciousness.

If he’d shown up any later… the potential consequences loomed too grim to contemplate.

The door opened quietly as Breck entered, anxiety still etched in the lines around his eyes.

“Mr. Noel, perhaps you should consider returning home for proper rest? I can maintain vigilance over Ms. Hudson’s condition,” Breck suggested delicately.

The unspoken subtext hung heavily between them. Noah’s marital status rendered an overnight vigil at another woman’s sickbed inappropriate–potentially scandalous.

Noah maintained his downward gaze, his fingers instinctively tightening their protective grasp around Sadie’s limp hand.

“That won’t be necessary,” he replied with tranquility, his tone brooking no contradiction. “You’re dismissed for the evening.” He flicked a meaningful glance toward Jack, who hovered uncertainly at the threshold with identical moral turmoil evident in his expression. “The same applies to you.”

Breck and Jack shared a moment of silent communication, mutual resignation reflected in their exchanged glances.

When Noah cemented a decision, attempting to alter his course proved invariably futile.

Acknowledging defeat, they offered respectful nods before retreating discreetly from the hospital suite.

The door whispered shut in their wake, creating a sanctuary isolated from external judgments and prying eyes.

Noah redirected his full attention to Sadie’s vulnerable form, his fingers entwining with hers in a protective gesture that spoke volumes his words never could.