Chapter 232

Chapter 232:

Laura looked at her with affection. “What is it, dear?”

Gathering her courage, Sadie hesitated before asking tentatively, “Grandma, would you… would you be willing to come with me?”

“Come with you? Where to?” Laura asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.

Under the soft, warm light of the room, Sadie’s complexion appeared pale, her eyes reflecting fatigue.

She bit her lip, her eyes darting nervously. “To… to another country. To start fresh in a new environment,” she murmured hesitantly.

Laura paused, her fork hanging in midair, as she stared at Sadie, her face etched with surprise.

Sadie struggled to hold back tears, forcing a smile. In a voice half-pleading, she added, “Grandma, I want to start over somewhere new. Please come with me. Will you?”

Laura reached out and clasped Sadie’s hand, her rough palm warm and comforting. She sighed, her eyes soft and caring.

Knowing Sadie as a strong, independent woman who seldom asked for help since childhood, Laura gently squeezed her hand and spoke tenderly. “Sadie, I’m old now. I don’t…”

you decide, I’ll support you. Just promise to take good

Sadie’s eyes, streaming down her

around Laura, burying her face

softly stroked her back, comforting her as one would

heavily on Sadie’s

long moment, she lifted her head and managed a weak

I need

out there,” Laura

turned and walked slowly toward the

she hesitated, not daring to look back. She feared that

Sadie opened

down the stairs swiftly. The motion-sensor lights flickered on

the small flowerbed, Sadie sat on

hugged her knees tightly and hid her face

his fingers on his thigh, a sign of his unease as he watched Sadie’s delicate form from

you going to step out?” asked Samuel from

looked away, his voice devoid of emotion.

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