?Chapter 97:


    A resounding p cut through the tension.


    With her free hand, Sadie struck Noah hard across the face. Noah covered his face with one hand and slowly turned to look at her, his expression dark.


    As her breath quickened, Sadie’s anger surged. “I can’t believe I was ever in love with you,” she said, each word forced out painfully. “Marrying you was the greatest mistake of my life! Let go of me!”


    Noah’s breath hitched. The unexpected words from her left him stunned.


    The greatest mistake?


    His lips formed a thin line, and his gaze turned icy as he stared at her. “You regret marrying me?” he taunted, his tone dripping with scorn. “Just say you’re dying to marry Alex! You’re after a divorce, aren’t you?” He suddenly tightened his grip on her wrist, almost crushing it.


    “You’ll get it only when I say so!”


    Noah then hoisted Sadie over his shoulder. For Sadie, the world seemed to flip, everything turning upside down. She feltpletely humiliated and overwhelmed. Despite her efforts to escape, kicking and iling, she achieved nothing.


    “Noah, you bastard! Put me down!”


    The sound of the car door mming resonated with a deep echo. Sadie was thrown against the leather seat. Her head struck the window, disorienting her further.


    “Noah! Have you lost your mind?” she cried out, trying to sit up. But Noah remained silent, flooring the gas pedal as the car zoomed forward. The outside world became a blur of lights and shadows as they sped past. Fear tightened its hold on Sadie, her heart racing.


    What exactly was he nning to do?


    The car came to an abrupt halt at Myrtlewood Estate, throwing her forward once again. Without hesitation, Noah unbuckled his seatbelt, got out, and pulled her from the car.


    “Stop, let me go!” Sadie’s resistance was fierce. Ignoring her protests, Noah maintained a tight grip as he pulled her toward the vi.


    Inside, Rosa paused her cleaning of an antique vase, looking up. Her face brightened at the sight of them. “Mr. and Mrs. Wall, wee home! What would you like for dinner tonight? I’ll get started right away.”


    Noah appeared to have heard nothing, effortlessly lifting Sadie and heading toward the bedroom. Rosa remained still, her expression a mask of bewilderment.


    With a loud thud, the door mmed shut.


    Sadie was thrown onto the bed with force, letting out a soft grunt. She attempted to rise, but Noah’s firm hold kept her pinned. His tall frame pressed down on her,pletely immobilizing her. Panting, Sadie fixed a defiant gaze on him and mocked, “Noah, isn’t this a bit low, even for you?”


    Noah’s expression remained dark; he tightened his grip on her wrist without a word.


    “You’re the one who wanted a divorce and the one who wanted to be with your true love,” Sadie’s voice trembled, but her tone was resolute. “I never stood in your way of the divorce, yet you won’t sign. Could it be… you’ve developed feelings for me?”


    Herugh was bitter. “Not that I care about your affections anymore.” Looking Noah directly in the eyes, Sadie said distinctly, “I don’t love you anymore.”


    These words struck Noah like a dagger to the heart. A throbbing pain filled his chest, confusion clouding his emotions. Still, he masked his vulnerability with a stern facade, retorting, “Don’t kid yourself. Who could possibly love you?” His voice was cold, his dismissal sharp.


    His gaze was devoid of any warmth, as if he saw Sadie as nothing more than a stranger.


    A cold swept through Sadie, her heart constricting with a frigid sensation. Struggling to maintain herposure, Sadie said with a nk face, “Please move and let me go.”


    Her tone was quiet yet resolute.


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