Chapter 1241:

His expression shifted, growing unexpectedly stern. “He’s still under anesthesia. Hasn’t regained consciousness yet. And after a surgery like that, he’s extremely vulnerable. He needs to stay in a sterile environment for a few days. Going in now could risk everything.”

The gravity in his tone pulled Sadie back. She blinked, then gave a faint, distracted nod.

Noah was alive. That was all that mattered. She could wait.

Hurst studied her for a moment, then gave a light shrug, as if to say his part was done.

Without another word, he turned to leave.

But just as he took a step, Sadie’s voice rose behind him. “Hey, Hurst…”

He paused mid-stride.

in

“Yeah, kind of. Why?”

swirling—but she pressed on. “Have you

relaxed smile

a flicker of curiosity crossing his

was lower now, deliberate. “The

guard by

to what she thought was a throwaway

actually

offered a soft shake of her head. “Never mind. It’s nothing,” she said casually. “Just a random question. If it doesn’t ring a bell, forget it. You

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turned and walked away, leaving Hurst staring after

frowned slightly, the gears in his mind

did she know about

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