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

long time.” Sadie managed a

drifted to Averi on

a moment of recognition

turmoil in his eyes as he looked away. The air thickened with tension

the corridor,” suggested Sadie, breaking

side, they walked to

have done. Averi might have…” Sadie’s voice trailed off as her eyes

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

past three years?” he

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

“That’s good to hear.”

a meal to properly thank

Jim nodded. “Alright.”

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