Chapter 17

Chapter 17:

With a small nod, Samuel responded in a calm, respectful tone, “Understood, Mr. Wall.”

Meanwhile, Sadie dragged herself through her front door, her body heavy with exhaustion.

She collapsed onto the sofa, rummaging through her bag for her phone. The bright screen flared to life, causing her to squint against the harsh light.

Her attention was quickly captured by Kyla’s latest Instagram post—a black Bentley parked under the soft glow of streetlights, its license plate familiar, stabbing at her heart with a sharp pang of recognition. In the photo, Kyla was the picture of contentment, her makeup impeccable and her smile gentle, as she playfully flashed a peace sign at the camera.

The caption beneath the photo struck even deeper.

“I told him it was late, and next thing I knew, he was driving across the city to get me.”

Those words sliced through Sadie’s heart with cruel precision.

Indeed, Noah had chosen to be with Kyla.

of nausea overwhelmed her as her vision

hand over her mouth, Sadie stumbled to the bathroom, her other hand bracing against the wall as she lurched forward, succumbing to her sickness and retching miserably into

how hard Sadie gagged, only the bitter taste filled her

wall, sliding helplessly to the floor as tears cascaded

shard throbbing with

she

favorite is

Kyla’s smug expression seemed to mock her, taunting her frailty and her

fingers whitened around her phone, her grip tightening

couldn’t stomach another

divorce was the only way to rid herself of

every corner of her

sleep eluded

morning, Sadie dragged herself out of bed, the toll of the night

of exhaustion. She reached for her makeup bag, attempting to mask the signs of her sleepless night

profound exhaustion and

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