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

downward, her eyes settling on the crown of Noah’s head, momentarily adrift in

Noah were

to strum a chord deep within her heart. Once Noah confirmed her ankle was fine, he carefully placed her feet on the sofa and

up some clam chowder to fill you up,” he

chest. She raised her eyes to meet his, her gaze lingering on his striking features, rendered

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

a

the sofa. She watched

ingredients was pure artistry—fluid, precise, and nearly

him. They were on the brink of divorce; why then did Noah continue to perform these thoughtful, intimate

could delve too deep into her thoughts, Noah returned, setting a steaming bowl of clam chowder before

aroma of the 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

concern. “What’s wrong?” he asked, his voice laced

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