Chapter 1198:

Sadie choked on a sob as his fingers squeezed hers.

But the doctor’s warning from earlier lingered like a thorn stuck in her side. Even if Noah had woken up, he wouldn’t last long without the proper treatment. Not that Sadie would ever let that happen.

“You’d better hang in there, Noah,” she muttered. “If you die on me, I swear I’ll marry Nathan and let him be Averi’s stepdad!”

Noah let out a short exhale, his lips curling into a faint smile. His voice was hoarse, but it still carried a bit of amusement.

“I wouldn’t dare disobey your orders, Ms. Hudson. I’ve certainly put you through a lot these past few days.”

Sadie’s nose stung with unshed tears. She had been prepared to give him a good scolding once he opened his eyes, but the words died in her throat.

Even in his critical state, Noah still had it in him to joke around.

away. They were still

said, her voice softening without her even realizing it.

quietly on the other

up, met

out into the

a relatively empty spot. Hurst leaned against the wall and crossed

gleaming with amusement. “How

his smug grin.

his eyebrows, his smile dimming

the heart of

If we had been a

paused to glance back toward

now… he has an

days… Those two words struck Sadie like a physical blow, each syllable

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