Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 1053:

But exposing him now meant little to Alex. Right now, his only focus was Sadie. He wasn’t going to let anyone hurt her again.

Alex set down his coffee cup, the bottom touching the table with a soft clink. His voice carried a quiet chill, distant and steady. “Mr. Noel, if I’m not mistaken, you’re a married man. So why do you keep showing up, bothering Sadie over and over? It’s unfair—not just to her, but to your wife as well.”

Noah’s lips curled faintly under the mask. A soft, mocking laugh slipped out. He remembered hearing rumors about Alex, the head of Howe Group, being closely tied to Briley from the Wall family. Some even said they were once close to marriage. Yet here Alex was, sitting in front of him, casting judgment.

“Mr. Howe, you make it sound like I’ve committed a crime,” Noah replied, his tone cool. “I’m simply looking out for Sadie. We’ve known each other for a long time. But you, Mr. Howe—weren’t there talks about you and Miss Briley Wall being on the verge of marriage? Funny how fast things change. Your heart seems to wander pretty easily.”

Alex’s face darkened. His hand clenched the coffee cup, the veins on his skin rising. With a loud bang, he slammed the cup onto the table. The dark liquid splashed, leaving stains across the pale surface.

“Noah Wall!” He spat out the name through clenched teeth. His gaze cut sharp, as if it could pierce through the mask and see the man behind it. “In my heart, there’s only ever been Sadie! I’m not like you—claiming to care while betraying her at the same time!”

The memory of Sadie’s pain, the quiet despair she had carried alone because of Noah’s choices three years ago, lit a fire in Alex’s chest. If not for this man, she wouldn’t have suffered so much. And now he dared to show his face again.

Alex was determined to protect her. Whatever it took, he wouldn’t let Noah hurt her again.noveldrama

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Noah’s frown deepened. He lifted his gaze, studying Alex.

Alex’s gaze burned with a hostility you could almost feel.

“Did we know each other before?” Noah asked, his tone less a challenge, more a quiet question.

Alex froze for a second, then let out a cold, short laugh. “You’re funny, Mr. Noel.”

His laugh carried a sharp edge, heavy with scorn.

His eyes hardened; they aimed straight at Noah, sharp as ice. “But let me give you some advice, Mr. Noel. Stay away from Sadie. You’ve done nothing but hurt her.”

Each word landed with force, pressed out between tight lips.

Inside, Alex’s emotions churned like rough waves.

Did they know each other before? How could he ask that?

Had he forgotten the pain Sadie carried alone all this time? Or was he pretending, playing innocent even now? Either way, Alex wasn’t going to let him near Sadie again. She had suffered enough.

With that, Alex pushed back his chair and walked out of the cafe. He didn’t look back.

Noah’s frown deepened as he watched Alex disappear through the doorway. His fingers drummed rhythmically on the table.

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