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

gaze downward, her eyes settling on the crown of Noah’s

Noah

was fine, he carefully placed her feet on the sofa

up some clam chowder to fill you up,” he offered, his voice soft and filled with

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

wasn’t necessary, yet before the words could leave her lips, Noah said firmly, “Just relax,”

is a world of

sofa. She watched as Noah rolled up his sleeves, exposing

chopped ingredients was pure artistry—fluid, precise, and nearly

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

could delve too deep into her thoughts, Noah returned, setting a steaming bowl of clam chowder before her with a gesture that suggested she enjoy it while it was

chowder wafted through the air, but to Sadie, it was more of an 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 to

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

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