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 care of yourself. That’s all

Sadie’s eyes, streaming down her

around Laura, burying her face in her shoulder, and

back, comforting her as one would soothe

weighed heavily

moment, she lifted her head and

need to go

out there,” Laura

turned and walked slowly toward

not daring to look back. She feared that a glance might break her resolve to

steady herself, Sadie opened the door and stepped out into

The motion-sensor lights flickered on in

flowerbed, Sadie sat on

hugged her knees tightly and hid her face in

roadside. Inside, Noah tapped his fingers on his thigh, a sign of his unease as he watched Sadie’s delicate form from afar. In a moment of frustration, he tugged at his

asked Samuel from the

looked away, his voice devoid

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