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.

skin

settling on the crown of Noah’s head,

Noah were few and

Once Noah confirmed her ankle was fine, he carefully placed her feet on the sofa and draped a blanket over them with a

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

words, a surge of warmth fluttered through Sadie’s chest. She raised her eyes

could leave

a

a clear view from the sofa. She watched as

he chopped ingredients was pure artistry—fluid, precise, and nearly enchanting to

couldn’t make sense of him. They were on the brink of divorce; why then did Noah

into her thoughts, Noah returned, setting a steaming bowl of clam chowder before her with a

but to Sadie, it was more of an assault than a comfort, making her

concern. “What’s wrong?”

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