Chapter 152

Chapter 152:

Meanwhile, Sadie’s face, once a mask of shifting emotions, settled into a blank slate as she watched his retreating figure. She understood Noah too well—he wouldn’t stop here.

He was just feeling things out. What would happen when he returned next time, or the time after that?

The possibility of Noah discovering Averi’s existence loomed large in her mind, threatening the fragile peace she had pieced together. A chill raced down her spine, anxiety flooding her senses like a cold tide.

She hastened into the apartment building, her fingers trembling as she fumbled for her phone and dialed Alex.

The phone barely rang twice before Alex answered with a soothing voice. “Sadie?”

“Can you do me a favor, Alex?” Sadie’s voice wavered ever so slightly, almost unnoticeable.

Alex’s response was immediate and grave. “What do you need? Just tell me.”

Sadie paused, her breath catching. “If Noah ever asks about Averi, could you… could you please say Averi is your son?” Her plea hung in the air, heavy with unspoken fears as she awaited his reply..

Alex asked. “Did he give you a

breath. “Yes, we met. I’m fine, I really

“You have nothing to worry about, either. If he asks, I’ll say that Averi is

chest. “Thank you, Alex,” she choked

passed before Alex spoke again. This time, his tone was laced with hesitation. “So… How is the preparation

managed to secure the lease.

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there when you

“I’ll make sure to reserve a seat for you in

bit more about trivial

was quite clear he

In the end, it was Sadie

her phone down when a knock came at the door. “Mommy! When are you taking me out

door. Averi stood there, his feet bare, his eyes

little boy

soon, so she might as well spend more time with her son

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