Chapter 227

Chapter 227:

Kyla suppressed the panic rising in her chest and hurried over to him, slipping her arm around his. “Your phone fell on the floor earlier. I just picked it up for you.”

Today, Isabel had invited them over for dinner.

It had taken all of Kyla’s effort to convince Noah to agree.

Earlier, Isabel had pulled Noah upstairs to talk, leaving his phone downstairs, which was how Kyla received Sadie’s call.

Noah said nothing, merely giving her a brief glance before picking up his phone and walking out.

Kyla felt a wave of relief, yet a lingering sense of unease remained.

“Noah, dinner is ready. Why don’t you stay and have dinner with your mother before you go?” She took a few steps after him.

But Noah didn’t stop. He didn’t even look back, leaving without a word.

Kyla stood frozen in place, the smile on her face slowly fading.

into fists, her nails

was completely out of the picture, Noah would eventually be hers. Sadie must be frantic now, like

a cold smile

would make sure Sadie understood—Sadie could never win against

shattering came from upstairs, piercing

a sense of foreboding washing

gently pushing open the

by the bed, her

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filled with concern. “Isabel, are

anger. “Noah’s defying

now twisted

on a worried face as she gently held Isabel’s shoulders and softly comforted her. “Please don’t be upset. It’s not worth it to harm your health over this. Noah must have

Isabel shook Kyla’s hands away,

gently patted Isabel’s back as she said, “Please calm down. Maybe Noah is just acting on impulse. Once he cools down, he’ll understand your good

a moment, then added, “You’re the closest person to him

gradually subsided. She reached out and took Kyla’s hands. “Kyla, you’re so understanding, unlike that cursed woman, Sadie, who’s always trying to drive a wedge between me and

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