Chapter 15

Chapter 15:

With a hand that shook slightly, Sadie hesitated, then pressed the answer button.

“Hello…” Her greeting was timid, laced with a hoarseness born of her anxiety.

“Sadie, where on earth are you?” Noah’s voice came through, icy and sharp with anger.

Clutching the phone with both hands now, Sadie tried to steady her voice. “I—I’m heading home.”

“Get back here right now—we’re going to the hospital!” With a commanding edge in his voice, Noah made it clear—this wasn’t up for debate.

Going to the hospital?

The very idea sent a shiver down Sadie’s spine—she couldn’t possibly.

at concern, sparking

ventured, her voice barely audible, “Are you… worried

answer, a sugary, flirtatious voice cut through

me tonight, Noah. I’d

down like a steel fist, snuffing out

tightened around Sadie’s

she had

Noah’s concern wasn’t for her well-being; he was simply worried she might be pregnant—a complication for him

second, Sadie abruptly ended the

betrayed her composure, cascading freely down

over her mouth, muffling the heart-wrenching sobs that threatened to overwhelm

Sadie’s reflection in the rearview mirror caught the driver’s eye, prompting a soft, thoughtful sigh. He remained silent,

window, watched the world blur past. A deep, throbbing ache filled her chest, her heart squeezed by the relentless grip

marriage would at least forge some semblance

truth, she realized how stupid she

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