Chapter 567

Chapter 567:

Returning the kindness…

Was it merely kindness?

Alex tried to speak, but a lump in his throat stopped him.

Not willing to surrender, he whispered, clinging to a sliver of hope, “Is this just… returning my kindness?”

His whisper was so soft it seemed only he could hear it, yet Sadie caught it.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she felt a flash of awkwardness.

She was aware of Alex’s feelings for her, but…

“I’m sorry, Alex.” Sadie lowered her gaze, avoiding his.

She said no more, but those words were enough to show her feelings.

A hint of sadness appeared in Alex’s eyes, quickly concealed.

to terms with it,

was the only man in Sadie’s heart. Alex gave a bitter laugh

asking

on the other side of the banquet

his gesture

go say hello.

remained still, watching her leave, his eyes reflecting a deep

group,

“Good evening.”

gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․cо𝗺, your storytelling home

Miss Hudson,” one of

catch his name clearly;

lingered on the conversation she had with Alex

Alex, though she had no

Sadie’s distraction

to reality and offered an

to ask…” The

listened intently, nodding

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