Chapter 23

Chapter 23:

The realization sent a sharp ache through her heart, prompting her to wriggle desperately, trying to escape his hold.

“Let me go! I can walk on my own!” she asserted defiantly, her voice laced with frustration.

Her vigorous struggle irked Noah, and in response, he tightened his grip, his resolve firm.

“And risk you hurting your foot again?” He chided her softly, his voice a blend of reprimand and tenderness.

Sadie’s resistance faded; she reluctantly ceased her efforts and settled down.

Noah’s gaze softened as he looked upon her calm, delicate features, stirring a storm of emotions within him.

He carefully lowered her onto the sofa, his movements tender and deliberate, and he knelt to examine her swollen ankle.

precise, brushed against her skin with a gentleness that contrasted

settling on the crown of Noah’s

tenderness from Noah were few and far

seemed to strum a chord deep within her heart. Once Noah confirmed her ankle was fine, he carefully

to eat yet, have you? I’ll whip up some clam chowder to fill you up,” he offered, his voice soft and filled with

warmth fluttered through Sadie’s chest. She raised her eyes to meet his, her

words could leave her lips, Noah said firmly, “Just

is a world

Sadie a clear view from the sofa. She watched as Noah rolled up his sleeves, exposing his muscular,

chopped ingredients was pure artistry—fluid, precise,

make sense of him. They were on the brink of

she could delve too deep into her thoughts, Noah returned, setting a steaming bowl of clam chowder before her with a

to Sadie, it was more of an assault than a comfort, making her stomach twist in revolt. She instinctively clapped

brow furrowed in concern. “What’s wrong?” he asked, his

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