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..

him?” Alex asked. “Did he give you a hard

deep breath. “Yes, we met. I’m fine, I really am. You have

Alex’s relief was evident in his voice. “You have nothing to worry about, either.

“Thank

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

and managed to secure the lease. The company registration is almost

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great. I’ll be there when you

Sadie smiled. “I’ll make sure to reserve a seat for you in the

a bit more

Get some rest,” Alex said, though it was

end, it was Sadie who ended the

at the door. “Mommy! When are you taking me

his feet bare, his eyes bright, and his hands

boring here,” the little boy complained.

busy soon,

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