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

Chapter 1178:

Sadie’s expression tightened with strain. She deliberately avoided meeting Alex’s eyes and turned her back to him with purposeful finality.

“Alex, thank you for everything, but there’s no romantic future for us. I want to be your friend—nothing more than a friend. Can you accept that truth?”

Her words carried the weight of finality, leaving absolutely no space for misinterpretation or false hope.

The message was crystal clear—if Alex crossed that boundary again, even their friendship might crumble into nothing.

She needed to establish this boundary with absolute certainty, ensuring no corner remained where misplaced hope could take root and flourish.

Alex’s hands slowly curled into tight fists at his sides, knuckles whitening with suppressed emotion.

Rejection struck him again—this time swift and decisive, without hesitation or the slightest opening for negotiation.

Something twisted viciously in his chest, a deep and relentless ache that refused to release its grip on his heart.

Acceptance felt impossible. His mind simply refused to process this final, crushing blow.

He lowered his gaze, attempting to conceal the tempest raging behind his eyes, and forced his lips into what he hoped resembled a smile.

“Sadie, with Noah lying unconscious and his fate hanging in the balance… you don’t have to shoulder this burden alone.”

He desperately wanted her to understand that she didn’t need to sacrifice her entire life for Noah’s uncertain future.

The possibility of a different choice existed—she could choose him instead. But to Sadie, his words transformed into a sharp blade that sliced directly through her heart, leaving her bleeding with fresh pain.

“Enough!” she snapped, whirling around to face him with blazing eyes. “Don’t say another word, Mr. Howe.”

She deliberately used his formal name, each syllable driving a deeper wedge between them with calculated precision.

“I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me. Truly grateful. But Alex—I refuse to owe you anything more. Please, just leave now.”

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With those final words, she turned away completely, refusing to look at him or speak another syllable.

Alex felt his heart shatter into countless fragments, each piece cutting him from within.

Raw pain blazed across his chest and etched itself into his features, every word from her mouth carving deep wounds in his soul.noveldrama

He had sacrificed so much, given everything he could offer. Why couldn’t she recognize the depth of his devotion?

Noah—always Noah! That man still occupied every corner of her heart and soul, leaving no room for anyone else.

Alex walked toward the door, stealing glances over his shoulder with every reluctant step he took.

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