Chapter 380

Chapter 380:

“Feeling a little nervous?” Noah’s voice broke the stillness, his tone light.

Sadie hesitated for a moment before nodding. “A little,” she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper.

Noah’s lips quirked slightly, a reassuring smile playing at the corners. “Relax. I’m with you.”

Sadie nodded, trying to steady her racing heart. Outside the window, the city blurred into a mix of lights and shadows, but inside, her mind swirled with uncertainty.

When they arrived at Mountmend Manor, the venue’s grandeur took Sadie’s breath away. The manor was a vision of elegance, its towering facade illuminated by soft golden lights. Inside, the banquet hall was a dazzling spectacle of chandeliers, flowing gowns, and the low murmur of polished conversation. Sadie stepped inside, her arm linked with Noah’s. She could feel the weight of curious glances, some admiring and others speculative, as they made their way through the crowd.

“Mr. Wall, it’s been quite some time.” A woman in an extravagant gown greeted Noah, her smile warm but calculated.

Ms. Lindsay,”

“And who might this be?” she asked,

before answering. “This is my wife, Sadie,” he said

leaving her momentarily frozen. Her mind

echoed in Sadie’s ears, each syllable reverberating through her chest like

faltered briefly, a shadow crossing her face before

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sweetness. “A pleasure to meet you! Mrs. Wall,

feel the room’s attention shifting toward her. Whispers rippled through the crowd, and the guests exchanged glances, their curiosity palpable. Sadie’s grip tightened on her small clutch, her knuckles turning white as she fought to maintain her composure. She felt like a deer caught in headlights, exposed

man in a tailored suit remarked as he approached, raising his glass in a

his glass in acknowledgment. “Thank you,” he replied, his tone calm and unbothered. He offered no further explanation, nor did he glance at Sadie to gauge her reaction. It was as though his earlier

of the evening, Sadie felt like a marionette, mechanically following Noah’s lead as they mingled with the guests. She forced herself to smile, her lips stretching into a gesture she hoped looked natural. But the stiffness in her shoulders and the tightening of her chest betrayed her inner disquiet. The unease gnawed at her, a constant undercurrent beneath

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