Chapter 599 Chapter 599: Accustomed to his boss's harsh directives, Samuel was about to exit when Noah spoke again.
"Wait." Samuel stopped, attentive.
"Order dinner from Nirvana," Noah said, his tone even and emotionless.
Samuel paused, surprised.
Nirvana? Wasn't that the restaurant Mrs. Wall had adored three years ago? Since her departure, Mr. Wall had avoided it entirely.
Though curious, Samuel knew better than to question.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Yes, Mr. Wall." He left to arrange the order.
Back in the dining room, Noah lifted his wine glass, emptying it in one swift motion. His gaze swept over the deserted table, his thoughts hidden in the shadows.
The table was soon filled with an array of steaming dishes.
Samuel and Breck stood silently off to the side, neither daring to speak. They shared a brief glance, both sensing a shift in the evening's atmosphere.
Noah then turned to Breck.
Under Noah's intense gaze, Breck hesitantly made his way upstairs to fetch Sadie.
Sadie was in the study, immersed in the documents Amy had provided. Since her return from Sawnard Estate, she had been feeling uneasy-something bad was about to happen.
The sound of a knock on the door interrupted her focus.
Breck entered.
"Mrs. Wall, dinner is served. Mr. Wall requests your presence." galnovsmakes every story special Noting the time-well past four in the afternoon—and feeling a bit hungry, Sadie closed her folder, stood, and followed Breck downstairs. Upon seeing Noah at the dining table and dishes from Nirvana, Sadie halted abruptly.
Three years ago, after every disagreement, Noah would order from Nirvana as a peace offering. Sharing a meal signified a chance to reconcile.
The sight triggered a flood of emotions.
She stood frozen, unsure of how to proceed.
Just then, Averi returned from school.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Wow, so much delicious food!" Averi exclaimed, pulling on Sadie's hand, which somewhat eased the tension. "Mommy, let's eat!" Averi's simple enthusiasm thawed the chill in the air.
With a resigned smile, Sadie sat down at Averi's insistent tug.
Averi eagerly grabbed his knife and fork, sampling the food. "Mmm! It's delicious! Mommy, you have to try it too!"
Motivated by Averi's expectant eyes, Sadie picked up her knife and fork. m The flavors were a vivid reminder of lavors were a times past, evoking deep-seated memories. Her eyes moistened with tears she struggled to hold back. Meanwhile, Noah ate quietly, his gaze fixed on her.
Averi, after a few bites, jumped up dup and ran to Noah, clinging to his arm. "Mr. Wall, do a puzzle with me!" Noah's expression softened as he looked down at Averi.
"Okay."