Chapter 156

Chapter 156:

Relief washed over Sadie, grateful it was not a serious situation. She asked Carol to return home to look after Laura, while she stayed with Averi.

As night fell, Sadie dozed off beside Averi’s bed.

The next morning, Averi moaned softly and slowly opened his eyes.

“You’re awake, Averi?” Sadie instantly sat up, feeling his forehead. “How do you feel? Still uncomfortable?”

“Mommy, I’m a bit hungry,” Averi murmured, his voice soft and slightly whiny.

“Alright. I’ll get you something to eat,” Sadie replied, gently ruffling his hair.

Just then, the door to the ward opened, and the doctor entered with a nurse to make their rounds.

Sadie’s gaze landed on a young doctor in a white coat who looked vaguely familiar.

The young doctor paused, then smiled politely. “Sadie?”

heart skipped

“Jim?”

really is you, Sadie.” Jim’s voice was

behind him looked curiously at Sadie, her expression

it’s been a long time.” Sadie

then drifted to Averi

eyelashes sparked a moment of

in his eyes as he looked away. The air thickened with tension for a brief

corridor,” suggested Sadie,

they walked

voice trailed off as her eyes shimmered with tears she fought to hold back.

despondent, her eyes brimming with despair. Now, she stood before him

been these past

smile, “I’ve been doing well. I’ve started my

“That’s good to hear.”

Averi gets better, I’ll treat you to a meal to properly thank you,” Sadie

Jim nodded. “Alright.”

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