Chapter 12

Chapter 12:

Her voice quivered as she spoke, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

The mention of Kyla seemed to jolt Noah out of his reverie.

He reached out, cradling Sadie’s face in his hand, his thumb tenderly wiping away her tears. His voice was a soft whisper, trying to soothe her. “Come on, let’s just go home.”

“Go home to what? To watch you play the devoted lover to her?” Sadie’s voice cracked, her resolve crumbling.

She stepped closer, her gaze locked onto his, a silent plea in her eyes.

“Noah, I’ve loved you unwaveringly for ten years! Yet, I’ve never had a place in your heart. I’ve sacrificed my dreams, my self-respect… I know I can’t demand your love, but do you really have to be this cruel? I hurt too, you know.”

Her tears cascaded down her cheeks, each drop reflecting her broken heart.

Noah, caught off-guard by her raw vulnerability, found himself at a loss.

heavy weight seemed to press on his chest, stealing

“Sadie…”

her, but no matter how hard he tried, the words

you right now.” Sadie’s voice was laced with a palpable hurt. She

her rigid shoulders,

eternity, he

door closing behind him felt

the floor, her face buried in

is where imagination

heart; Noah would never truly grasp the depth of the pain he

to clear Noah’s troubled thoughts. His phone rang, Kyla’s voice floating through with a teasing undertone. “Noah, can you spend the

that he hadn’t made a move on her

Noah responded firmly, “Get some rest, Kyla. We’ll talk at the office

“But Noah…”

voice was a mix of disappointment

catch up later,” Noah interjected, ending

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