Chapter 481
Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret
Chapter 481:
Grinding her teeth, she pressed forward, step by excruciating step. Her breathing grew ragged, her legs unsteady beneath her, but somehow, she managed to haul him through the living room, finally reaching a guestroom on the first floor.
Relief crashed over her like a wave. She was just about to lower him onto the bed whenâher foot suddenly slipped.
âOh, shit!â A startled gasp escaped her as she tumbled backward, bracing herself for the inevitable impact.
But it never came. Instead, she felt warmth. A pair of strong arms tightened around her waist, catching her before she could fall, holding her firm.
Dazed, she lifted her gaze and found herself staring into Noahâs eyes. They were no longer closed, no longer lost to unconsciousness. Instead, they were openâhazy, yet locked onto hers with unwavering intensity.
âWait⦠youâre awake?â Sadieâs voice wavered, barely more than a whisper.
Noah didnât answer.
He simply stared, his deep, unreadable eyes brimming with emotions she couldnât decipher. Unspoken. Heavy.
The intensity of his gaze sent a jolt through her chest, making her heart race.
Instinctively, she tried to pull away, needing space between them.
âLet me go.â Her words were soft, barely audible. A plea, a warning.
But Noah didnât release her. If anything, his grip tightened.
Before she could protest, he leaned in, his head resting lightly against her shoulder. The warmth of his breath brushed her neck, sending an involuntary shiver down her spine.
âDonât move.â His voice was low, hoarseâlaced with a quiet tenderness so fleeting, so subtle, she almost doubted she had heard it at all.
Sadieâs entire body tensed.
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Why this sudden gentleness? Why now? Not only did she not understand his motives, but she also wasnât sure if she wanted to.
âNoah, let me go. I need to go to sleep,â Sadie said, her voice soft yet firm.
Noah didnât release her. Instead, he tightened his embrace, burying his face deeper into her shoulder.
His breath became erratic, and his body started to tremble.
Alarmed, Sadie felt a surge of concern. âNoah, whatâs wrong?â she demanded.
He didnât reply, only held her closer.
His breathing grew heavier, his trembling worsened, and heat radiated from his body, burning Sadieâs skin like an unrelenting flame.
Sadie, perceptive as ever, quickly realized the truth.
Noah had been drugged.
The color drained from her face.
Her hands clenched into fists, nails digging into her palms, the sharp pain a faint echo of the rage and humiliation now flooding her.
Vivi!
It had to be her.
How dare she drug Noah!
Fighting to control the fury rising inside her, Sadie forced herself to stay composed.
If⦠if Noah and Vivi had been togetherâ¦
No!
She shook her head fiercely.
If that had happened, Noah wouldnât be like this now.
âNoah, let me go! Weâre going to the hospital,â Sadie commanded, her voice turning cold.
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