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.

her skin with a gentleness that contrasted with his

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

Noah were few

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

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

her

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

a

clear view from the sofa. She watched as

way he chopped ingredients was pure artistry—fluid, precise,

were on the brink of divorce; why then did Noah continue to

her thoughts, Noah returned, setting a steaming bowl of clam chowder before her with a gesture that suggested

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

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

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