NovelEnglishChapter 320 Chapter 320: Sadie realized the bravery it took to voice those concerns. She knew well how much Noah cared about Kyla. Should anything befall Kyla, Sadie feared she might be the one being blamed.
As she finished speaking, her heart raced.
She glanced once more at Noah, searching his face for any sign of a reaction. Noah's face, which had been calm, suddenly turned grim, his expression cold. He placed his utensils down forcefully, the noise resounding sharply in the silent dining room. His eyes, intense and cold, were fixed on Sadie.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Sadie, are you trying to pushaway?" Stunned by his response, Sadie was left speechless, unsure of how to reply.
At that moment, the sharp ringing of a phone shattered the quiet tension in the dining room. Pulling her phone from her pocket in a swift motion, Sadie glanced at the screen and saw it was from Laura's caregiver, Lexi Chavez. A knot formed in her stomach.
"Hello? Lexi, what's wrong?" Sadie's voice shook as she spoke.
From the other end of the line, Lexi's voice, laced with anxiety, replied, "Mrs. Stewart has collapsed in the bedroom. I—I'm at a loss!" "What?!" Sadie's complexion drained of color, her hand clutching the phone so tightly her knuckles turned white. "Don't lose your head. Check if my grandma is breathing and make sure the room is aired out. I'll be there as soon as I can!" With a sudden surge, she rose, knocking her chair to the floor with a muffled crash.
As Noah observed her agitated movements, his brow creased. "What's going on?" he inquired. "My... my grandma has fainted!" Sadie stammered, her eyes brimming with tears.
Find your adventure at galnovs(uso de "ç" y "o" cirílica) Clutching her handbag, she turned swiftly to leave.
"I'll drive you," Noah said, standing decisively.
Without a word, Sadie accepted; twas of the essence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmApproaching Averi, she knelt before him, her voice trembling yet calm. "Sweetheart, I need to see Great- grandma because she's unwell. Stay good forhere at home. The butler will look after you, okay?" Averi, though young, felt the gravity of Sadie's distress.
He gave a solemn nod, his small fingers gripping hers. "Mommy, please cback soon," he whispered in his gentle voice.
Holding back her tears, Sadie kissed Averi's forehead and hastened away with Noah through the gates of Myrtlewood Estate.
From a distance, the butler watched their departure, exhaling a soft sigh. In the car, Sadie's grip on her phone was so tight that the veins on her hand protruded, her complexion ghostly pale.
Despite her deep breaths, the turmoil within her refused to subside. Her vision clouded with tears that m e cascaded down her pale cheeks. Softly, she whispered, "Grandma..." The thought of losing Laura was unbearable to her.
With one hand on the steering wheel, Noah reached out with the other to cover Sadie's chilly, chilly hand, giving lit a reassuring squeeze. "We're nearly there. Don't be scared," he murmured, his voice a gentle balm. Gripping his hand as if clinging to a lifeline, Sadie silently implored for Laura's safety.
can Outside, the landscape blurred as they sped forward. At last, the carjerked to a stop outside Laura's apartment Building. Barely pausing, Sadie flung open the door and raced up the steps, Noah right on her heels.
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