Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 168

Chapter 168 The Fastest Match

“Alex, I’m sorry for causing you more trouble,” Sadie murmured, her voice tinged with fatigue.

Alex studied her, concern evident in his gaze.

His hand lifted slightly, almost touching the faint bruise on her wrist where Noah had grabbed her, but he hesitated midway. In the end, he simply exhaled and shook his head.

“Enough with the apologies. Do we really need to act so distant?”

Sadie looked away, avoiding his stare.

Alex caught the flicker of sorrow in her expression, and his worry grew. “Let me take you home. You don’t seem well.”

Sadie shook her head, her tone unwavering. “No, I need to check on Averi at the hospital. I hired a caregiver, but I still can’t put my mind at ease.”

Kyla’s swift actions had kept Sadie on edge, and Noah’s involvement had only made the situation even more unbearable. Alex hesitated briefly before saying in a quiet voice, “Just… be cautious, alright? And if you need anything, don’t think twice about reaching out to me.”

He knew better than to argue–once Sadie made a decision, nothing would sway her.

She offered a faint, weary smile. “I will.”

Turning on her heel, she stepped into the elevator.

As the doors slid shut, Noah emerged from Alex’s office, his imposing frame casting a cold shadow. His expression was unreadable, sharp, and distant.

Alex remained still, a hint of irony in his smirk.

“The Floral Whisper Project… appreciate it, Mr. Wall,” he remarked, his tone edged with sarcasm.

Noah’s stare was frigid, cutting through the space between them like a knife. The tension in the air thickened.

“Stay out of her life. Otherwise, I’ll ensure your family disappears from Jazmah.”

Without another word, he turned and walked away, never glancing back.

Alex watched him go, his smirk fading, replaced by a contemplative look. Noah’s threats didn’t intimidate him–his only

concern was Sadie.

A cautious voice broke the silence. “Sir, are you sure you want to stay involved with Miss Hudson? Our partner’s withdrawal from the Floral Whisper Project … it’s a clear warning from Wall Group.”

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The quiet of the office was punctuated only by the rhythmic ticking of the clock.

Alex remained motionless, lost in thought for a brief moment.

“So what if they back out? Do you think I’m scared of Noah?” His voice was calm yet resolute. “Sadie and Averi need my support, and I refuse to abandon them.”

His assistant observed him with newfound respect. Though Alex often seemed indifferent, deep down, he was a man who valued loyalty and cared deeply for those close to him.

At the hospital.

The elevator doors slid open, and as Sadie stepped out, the sharp scent of antiseptic filled her lungs, adding to the weight in

her chest.

The hospital corridor was bustling with people. Pulling her coat tighter around herself, she quickened her steps toward

Averi’s room.

Beneath the sterile hospital lighting, her slender frame appeared even more delicate.

She focused on steadying her breath, determined not to let Averi see the unease she was struggling to conceal.

Just as she neared the pediatric ward, a familiar voice called her name. “Sadie?”

She glanced up to see Jim approaching.

He was dressed in a white coat and holding a patient’s chart, his expression gentle but filled with concern.

“Dr. Archer,” Sadie greeted with a strained smile.

The last thing she wanted was for Jim to notice how vulnerable she felt.

But he caught the exhaustion in her eyes, the forced curve of her lips, and his brow creased slightly. “You’re here again?

Are you alright?”

“It’s Averi… He’s unwell and had to be admitted.”

Jim’s face turned serious in an instant. “What’s wrong? Is it severe?”

“The doctors diagnosed him with acute lymphoblastic leukemia…” Sadie’s voice wavered, barely audible by the end.