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…”

decide, I’ll support you. Just promise to take good care of yourself. That’s all I

eyes, streaming down

her face

softly stroked her back, comforting her as one would soothe a

heavily on Sadie’s

she lifted her head

I… I need

out

turned and walked slowly

not daring to look back. She feared

herself, Sadie opened the door and stepped

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

flowerbed, Sadie sat

knees tightly and hid her face

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

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

looked away, his voice devoid of

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