Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 398

Chapter 398 Competition

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Neither Sadie nor Noah said a thing, and the air inside the car soon grew heavy with tension.

Averi kept glancing back and forth between his mother and Noah. Even at his young age, he could sense that something was not right.

“Mommy, why aren’t you saying anything?” Averi couldn’t help but ask.

“I…” Sadie was at a loss for words.

Then Averi turned his attention to Noah. “Mr. Wall, did you do something to upset Mommy?”

“No, I didn’t,” Noah replied calmly.

“Then why aren’t you both talking?” Averi continued to probe.

He was met with yet another stretch of silence as the adults unanimously opted to avoid the subject.

The next day.

The first rays of morning sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on Sadie’s delicate face.

She slowly opened her eyes and stretched. There was a spark of determination in her gaze.

Today was the design competition, the day she would face off against Vivi.

Taking a deep breath, Sadie got out of bed. She washed up and went to her vanity to prepare herself.

She looked at her reflection in the mirror–her skin was flawless as polished porcelain, her eyes bright and clear. She pulled her lustrous black hair into an elegant bun to accentuate her slender neck.

Sadie chose a white pantsuit–simple yet chic–and paired it with nude heels. She was the picture of elegance and strength.

She struck a confident pose in front of the mirror and smiled.

“You can do this, Sadie!” she whispered to herself, her voice ringing out with resolve.

Just then, there was a soft knock on the bedroom door.

“Come in,” Sadie called out without thinking.

Noah stepped into the room, already dressed in a tailored black suit that complimented his tall frame.

He glanced at Sadie in the mirror, his eyes flashing with barely concealed admiration.

“Off to work?” Noah asked, his voice low and tender. He walked up to her and gently placed his hands on her shoulders.

“Yes.” Sadie nodded and met his gaze in the mirror. “And you? Aren’t you going on a business trip today?”

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“I am.” Noah replied quietly. His gaze had turned deep, revealing none of his thoughts. “I need to fly out of town to take care of some things.” He paused for a few seconds before adding, “I might not be back tonight, so don’t wait up for me.”

“All right,” Sadie replied, ignoring the faint wave of disappointment that came over her.

But Noah had noticed. He turned her around and pressed a soft kiss on her forehead. “Take care of yourself. Averi, too.”

“Of course.”

Sadie was taken aback by his actions, and her mind immediately raced back to their time in the bridal shop last night.

She balled her hands into loose fists. “You take care, too.”

Noah gave Sadie one last, lingering look before turning to leave the bedroom.

Sadie watched him go, only withdrawing her gaze once he had disappeared through the door.

She took a deep, steadying breath, then reminded herself that this was not the time for personal matters. She had more

important things to focus on.

A black car was waiting for Sadie when she stepped out of Myrtlewood Estate. She got in and headed to the competition

venue.

The car smoothly navigated the wide roads, while Sadie peered out of the window and watched the passing scenery.

Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, but one thing was clear–today’s competition was crucial.

About half an hour later, the car finally pulled over in front of the venue.

As soon as Sadie got out of the vehicle, she was immediately struck by the scene in front of her.