Chapter 14

Chapter 14:

She returned his look with a frosty silence before turning sharply and exiting the break room.

The wave of emotions surging through her was too much to bear; her stomach twisted into knots, compelling her to gag.

Stumbling into the restroom, Sadie leaned over the sink, her body convulsing as she retched, each heave leaving her more lightheaded than the last.

“Sadie!” Noah called out, his voice echoing slightly off the restroom tiles.

He had seen her storm away with such resolve that he couldn’t shake the feeling something was terribly wrong. His instincts had guided him here, to find her in distress.

She was sick, and it was more serious than he had realized.

Sadie’s recent mood swings suddenly made sense to him, but she remained oblivious to his thoughts, her mind screaming for solitude.

In her desperation, Sadie retched even more, and she couldn’t get a word out. She could only weakly wave her hand, signaling him to leave.

expression darkened with worry, and without hesitating, he reached for her trembling

take you to the hospital!” he declared, his voice a blend of command and concern, leaving no space

thing Sadie wanted

her hand away, she responded in a strained voice, “I’m fine. Probably just some bad food, no big deal. Mr. Wall, please, a little decency—we’re nearly divorced!” Her words seemed to float past Noah, who was focused on

anything. Was she really pregnant? No,

with timings and protection. The very thought seemed

your

ring slicing through the tension like a knife. The call

an important contract waiting for you. Can you come and take a

Sadie, who managed a weak, reassuring

business for my sake, Mr.

of yourself,” Noah muttered, pocketing his phone and reluctantly turning to

sight, her legs buckling beneath

waste any more time—she had

she stayed, if Noah ever discovered the child’s

breath, her heart pounding like a

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