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.

and precise, brushed against her skin with a gentleness that contrasted with his

on the crown of

Noah were few and

her heart. Once Noah confirmed her ankle was

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

She raised her eyes to meet

before the words could leave her lips, Noah said firmly, “Just relax,” and made

is a

Sadie a clear view from the sofa. She watched as

chopped ingredients was pure artistry—fluid, precise, and

were on the brink of divorce; why then did Noah continue to perform these thoughtful, intimate acts that only fueled her

steaming bowl of clam chowder before her with a gesture that suggested she

clam 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

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

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