Chapter 268

Chapter 268:

Alex inhaled deeply, his hands clasped tightly in his lap as he gathered his thoughts. “Sadie, about what my mom said earlier…” He paused, searching for the right words. “Please don’t take it to heart. She’s just… she doesn’t always understand.”

“Your mom is right,” Sadie interjected softly, her gaze dropping momentarily as she carefully chose her next words. “My situation is… complicated. Alex, I’m truly grateful for all you’ve done for me and Averi recently. But…” She hesitated, her voice gentle yet firm. “I haven’t considered anything beyond that.”

Alex met Sadie’s gaze, recognizing the soft rejection in her clear eyes. He swallowed the disappointment that began to rise. “Sadie, I understand your concerns, but…”

He attempted to continue, but Sadie interrupted him softly, shaking her head. “Alex,” she said, her tone kind but firm. “You’re an amazing person. But right now, my life is about Averi. He’s my priority, and I don’t have the energy or the heart to focus on anything else.”

Alex’s throat tightened as he watched Sadie, his eyes filled with a quiet frustration he couldn’t hide.

As Sadie looked at Alex, her heart ached. The sincerity in his eyes was unmistakable, and she could feel his genuine care for her. Yet, despite her appreciation for him, she couldn’t reciprocate his feelings. Her past experiences, a failed marriage, and the emotional burden of raising Averi alone loomed large in her mind.

her. For Sadie, Alex had always been a

by himself for a while, but the fun was starting to fade. He glanced over at Sadie and Alex, sitting on the bench, talking in hushed tones. They seemed so absorbed in their conversation that they hadn’t noticed

causing him to trip and nearly

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out!” a deep voice called out from behind, and a strong hand

the distinctly

Standing there was Noah.

than ever, his deep-set

gentler one. He signaled for Samuel,

Samuel headed toward the sleek black sedan at

Noah from a fun day at the hospital where they

“Noah!”

warmth in his heart, Noah bent down, lifting Averi into

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