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

Chapter 1006:

Hailey’s tear-soaked expression faltered, just for a heartbeat. A wave of joy surged within her. It felt like even the universe was on her side. Tears streamed even faster, though now they were laced with something that almost looked like relief.

“Ms. Hudson…” Her voice cracked as she tried to speak. Choking on the weight of her own words, she added, “Please… I’m begging you. Don’t hurt the child I’m carrying. It… it’s done nothing wrong.”

One of her trembling hands rested over her stomach, a gesture that made her look more fragile than ever.

“I’ll leave Noah. Right now, if that’s what you want,” she continued, her voice trembling with conviction. “You’ll never see me again. I’ll disappear—for good. Just… please let me go, Ms. Hudson.” There seemed to be no pretense in her tone, only raw desperation.

Gasps echoed through the onlookers who had remained watchful.

“This is unbelievable…”

“She’s pregnant? And Ms. Hudson is still going after her like this?”

“Seriously? Ms. Hudson always looked so polished. I didn’t think she could be so heartless.”

“Isn’t she the mistress? How did she turn this around?”

“Just because she runs Wall Group doesn’t give her the right to treat people like trash.”

“This is straight-up abuse of power!”

“Boycott Wall Group! With someone like her at the top, the company is destined to go downhill.”

In the face of the sudden onslaught of criticism, Sadie didn’t flinch. Not once. Instead, she smiled.noveldrama

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With slow, deliberate steps, she closed the distance between herself and Hailey, who remained on the floor, putting on a performance like she carried the grief of every woman on earth.

Then something unexpected happened—Sadie extended her hand.

“Ms. Burgess, the floor must be freezing,” said Sadie with calm poise. “Let’s get you up first. We’ll talk after.”

The sobbing stopped in an instant. Hailey blinked, visibly rattled by the unexpected kindness. Wasn’t Sadie supposed to be angry or embarrassed? What was she trying to do?

Confusion curled in her gut, laced with unease. What was Sadie really doing? With every eye in the cafe trained on her, Hailey found herself cornered. If she refused the gesture, she’d look petty and ungrateful.

Her gaze flicked to the spectators. Their expressions told her everything—she had no choice but to play along. Slowly, she reached out, her hand cold and reluctant.

Sadie grasped it firmly, her grip steady but not forceful, and guided Hailey back onto her feet. There was a slight wobble as Hailey stood upright. The warmth in that touch unsettled her more than she had expected.

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