Chapter 43

Chapter 43:

Sadie cast her gaze downward, masking the bitterness and despair swirling in her eyes, and murmured in a hushed tone, “Understood, Mr. Wall.”

Observing her distress, Tina quickly closed the distance between them, tenderly grasping Sadie’s hand and whispering, “Sadie, it’s really okay to take a break. Don’t overthink it. Remember, your health comes first.”

With a strained smile, Sadie tightened her grip on Tina’s hand, expressing her gratitude. “Thanks, Tina. I appreciate your concern.”

With no further obligations at work, Sadie decided it was time to leave for her grandma’s place, where she would stay for a while. In a world that often felt lonely, Laura was her only family and the only light that kept her heart warm.

As she gathered her things, memories of the earlier confrontations haunted her—Noah’s aloofness, Kyla’s gloating, and the inquisitive stares from her colleagues felt like daggers to her soul, suffocating her spirit.

“Sadie?” Laura’s eyes widened in surprise as she saw Sadie. “What are you doing here?”

with her close friends, Laura entered her kitchen to

vegetables on the plate, her movements deliberate, aiming to project calm. “Grandma, I made some dishes for

even touched her food when she

under Laura’s intense scrutiny, Sadie maintained her poise. She served a bowl of shrimp and grits—Laura’s favorite—and attempted to steer the conversation away from the tension. “Grandma, please have

She continued to study Sadie with a solemn expression, and her voice was slow and measured when she finally spoke. “Sadie, did something happen between you

a world

flicker of discomfort crossed Sadie’s face, and her grip on the fork tightened imperceptibly. She conjured a light, dismissive smile and reassured Laura. “Grandma, everything’s fine. Please, don’t worry about

“I might not be as sharp or as capable as I once was, and there’s only so much I can do for you, but promise me this—don’t ever let anyone hurt you. If your heart is

fingers warm against Sadie’s

her emotions. Her nose tingled as tears surged, blurring her vision, and she choked

comforting rhythm reminiscent of Sadie’s childhood. Softly, she murmured, “Look at you, my dear, still so quick to cry

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