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 with

her eyes settling on

Noah were

he made seemed to strum a chord deep within her heart. Once Noah confirmed her ankle was fine, he carefully placed her feet on the sofa and draped a blanket over them with a

eat yet, have you? I’ll whip up some clam chowder to fill you up,” he offered,

a surge of warmth fluttered through Sadie’s chest. She raised her eyes to meet

could leave her lips,

a world

sofa. She watched as Noah rolled up his sleeves, exposing his muscular, well-toned

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

in chaos—she just couldn’t make sense of him. They were on the brink of divorce;

a steaming bowl of clam chowder before her with

assault than a comfort, making her stomach twist in revolt. She instinctively clapped a hand over her mouth, her eyes widening as she fought the urge

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

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