Chapter 316

Chapter 316:

Then, the butler’s gentle voice reached her, interrupting her somber reflection. “Excuse me, Mrs. Wall,” he said, his tone cautious and soft.

Sadie took a deep breath, gathering the last remnants of her composure before lifting her head to respond. “What is it?”

The butler stepped forward, holding a brand-new phone box. “Mrs. Wall, Mr. Wall asked me to deliver this to you.” He extended the box toward her with both hands, his posture respectful.

Sadie paused, her expression unreadable for a moment before she met his gaze. She took the box with a slight tremble in her hands, her eyes flicking over the butler as he continued softly, “Mr. Wall mentioned your previous phone was broken. This is its replacement.”

With mechanical movements, Sadie peeled open the box. Inside lay the latest model, identical to her previous device. She switched it on, her heart sinking as the screen lit up to reveal a single contact—Noah.

A suffocating weight of despair settled over her, making it difficult to breathe.

the mood was

voice crackling with a mix of triumph and

Susannah tapped her nails against the table, each click echoing sharply in the room. “What is it, Claud? Just say it

toward her. They depicted Sadie’s comings and goings at

Howe, Sadie has been staying at Myrtlewood Estate these last few days,”

her expression contorting

your next

the stack down, the impact

Estate! That’s

Mrs. Howe,” Claud responded, his tone cautious as he gauged her stormy demeanor, bracing for the tempest

Her cheeks burned red with fury as she spat out her suspicion.

an answer, she shot up from her chair, her movements erratic as she paced the

ventured, his voice laced with hesitation, breaking the charged

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