Chapter 1020:

The door opened quietly as Breck entered, anxiety still etched in the lines around his eyes.

“Mr. Noel, perhaps you should consider returning home for proper rest? I can maintain vigilance over Ms. Hudson’s condition,” Breck suggested gently.

The unspoken subtext hung heavily between them. Noah’s marital status made an overnight vigil at another woman’s sickbed potentially inappropriate—and scandalous.

Noah kept his gaze downward, his fingers instinctively tightening their protective grip around Sadie’s limp hand.

“That won’t be necessary,” he replied calmly, his tone brooking no contradiction. “You’re dismissed for the evening.” He flicked a meaningful glance.

Noah turned toward Jack, who hovered uncertainly at the threshold, the same moral turmoil evident in his expression. “The same applies to you.”

Breck and Jack shared a moment of silent understanding, mutual resignation reflected in their exchanged glances.

attempting to change his

respectful nods before

them, creating a sanctuary free

to Sadie’s vulnerable form, his fingers entwining with hers

Sadie’s lashes fluttered as

where

white ceiling. Her body felt drained of

a hospital? What happened to her last night? Her memory was patchy at best. She remembered feeling terrible, then everything

to the side, and her gaze landed on the figure slouched on the edge of the bed, fast asleep. His profile

Noah?

shock. What

were still a little muddled, so she

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