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

escaped Sadie’s eyes, streaming down her

wrapped her arms around Laura, burying her face in

stroked her back, comforting her as

heavily on Sadie’s

her head

I need

Be careful out there,”

and walked

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

steady herself, Sadie opened the door and stepped

stairs swiftly. The motion-sensor lights flickered on in sequence, illuminating her path before fading just as she

small flowerbed, Sadie sat on the chilly

tightly and hid

sign of his unease as he watched Sadie’s delicate form

to step out?” asked Samuel from the passenger seat, his voice filled

devoid

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