Chapter 26

Chapter 26:

The mere thought sent a thrill of excitement through her, a tender sweetness blossoming silently in her chest.

A low, insistent buzz filled the air as the phone on the bedside table rattled against the wood, breaking the quiet.

Sadie reached out, her hand trembling slightly as she answered.

On the other end of the line, a warm, motherly voice spoke with gentle concern. “Mrs. Wall, I’ve prepared some chicken soup for you. Be sure to have some once you’re up; it will help you recover faster.”

The voice belonged to Rosa Barrett, the devoted housekeeper who had faithfully served Sadie and Noah for years.

“Thank you, Rosa. I appreciate your concern,” Sadie replied, her voice polite but tinged with unmistakable disappointment.

As she set the phone down, her face drained of all color.

So, it wasn’t Noah.

that had flickered to life in

her lips; she had let

stoop to care for her—the wife

doubt he was with Kyla now, lavishing her with

steaming chicken soup, a semblance of comfort seeping into her

grabbed her bag,

as she entered the office, Tina immediately came

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she inquired, her brow

I’ll be fine after some rest,” Sadie replied, managing a

a cup of hot apple cider on Sadie’s desk. “Drink this; it’s great for boosting your immune system and fighting off

enthusiastic thumbs-up, Tina

a soft warmth filled her heart. “Thank you,” she murmured,

look

nodded her head in acknowledgment, her heart caught in a

was a colleague, not her husband, who

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