Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175 Trying To Drive A Wedge Between…

“Hello?” On the other end of the line came a gentle yet distant female voice.

Sadie’s grip on the phone tightened instinctively.

It was Kyla.

The hospital room was silent apart from Averi’s soft breaths and the steady beeps of the medical monitors.

Why was Kyla on the line instead of Noah?

With rising anxiety suppressed within her, Sadie managed a steady tone. “Where’s Noah?”

“He’s had too much to drink. He’s not in a state to talk right now.” Kyla’s voice was soothing, apologetic, yet carried an undertone of satisfaction.

A heavy feeling settled in Sadie’s stomach.

Drunk?

Memories of Noah’s indifference towards her contrasting with his affection for Kyla filled her with a painful bitterness.

Naturally. Noah and Kyla were set to marry. It was logical for them to be together.

A rueful smile crossed Sadie’s lips.

Why should she expect anything different?

The soft hospital lighting threw her weary features into stark relief, accentuating her fatigue.

She bit her lip with such force she nearly drew blood.

For Averi’s sake, she had no choice but to swallow her dignity.

“Kyla, what is it that you want?”

After a pause, Kyla’s voice returned, softer yet puzzled. “What do you mean? I just picked up the phone. Why are you speaking to me this way?”

Sadie shut her eyes tightly.

The false innocence in Kyla’s voice was revolting to her.

She was aware that Kyla was deliberately taunting her, basking in her own triumph.

Opening her eyes, Sadie retorted, “Enough with the act. I’m well aware of who you are. You’ve secured your place beside Noah. And about Kairi, aren’t you worried about karma?”

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Chapter 175 Trying To Drive A Wedge Between Me And My Son

Kyla’s laughter was light, mocking, as if Sadie’s words were a joke. “Karma? Sadie, such naivety. Do you actually believe in divine justice? Strength rules, that’s the only law. You left the country once; you should have stayed away. What brought

you back?”

Sadie’s hands balled into fists.

She had to bear this for Averi’s sake.

“I’m pleading with you. Save Averi, and I’ll do whatever you ask. I’ll leave this instant and disappear forever.”

Her voice was strained, laden with despair.

After a brief pause, Kyla responded, amusement in her tone, “Disappear forever? Show me you mean it, Sadie.”

Sadie’s heart was in her throat.

But before she could respond, Kyla hung up abruptly, deleting the call log right after.

“What are you doing?” A deep male voice suddenly broke the silence, startling Kyla so much that she nearly knocked over the glass on the table.

She turned quickly to see Noah standing at the staircase.

He was dressed in casual loungewear, the collar of his shirt slightly open, revealing his seductive collarbones.

His handsome face was unreadable, giving nothing away.

Kyla suppressed the panic rising in her chest and hurried over to him, slipping her arm around his. “Your phone fell on the floor earlier. I just picked it up for you.”

Today, Isabel had invited them over for dinner.

It had taken all of Kyla’s effort to convince Noah to agree.

Earlier, Isabel had pulled Noah upstairs to talk, leaving his phone downstairs, which was how Kyla received Sadie’s call.

Noah said nothing, merely giving her a brief glance before picking up his phone and walking out.

Kyla felt a wave of relief yet a lingering sense of unease remained.

“Noah, dinner is ready. Why don’t you stay and have dinner with your mother before you go?”

She took a few steps after him.

But Noah didn’t stop. He didn’t even look back, leaving without a word.

Kyla stood frozen in place, the smile on her face slowly fading.

Her hands balled into fists, her nails digging into her palms.

It was fine, she reassured herself. Once Sadie was completely out of the picture, Noah would eventually be hers. Sadie must be frantic now, like a cat on a hot tin roof.

The thought brought a cold smile to Kyla’s lips once more.

She would make sure Sadie understood–Sadie could never win against her.