Chapter 245 A Smile of Gratitude

"Remember your promise!" he warned.

Micah's hand ventured inside her clothes, growing bold once again.

In an instant, Sadie melted into his embrace, as pliable as wax softened by heat.

Her freedom came at the price of compliance.

Leaving the Clemens family estate, Sadie felt as if she were walking out of prison, tasting freedom for the first time. She rolled down her car window, closed her eyes, and savored a moment of liberty in the sunlight and breeze. "Miss Roth, your new place is all set up, and no one but Mr. Clemens will know your new address," Dahlia informed her with respect.

Sadie blinked in surprise. "What? I didn't ask you to do that. I just rented a new place."

"I took the liberty of canceling that lease," explained Dahlia. "Folks from the Whites, Potters, and Blackwells all knew about it. It wasn't safe for you there."

"But..."

the house for you, he won't come by to bother you. You and the kids will

it," Sadie said reluctantly, though the arrangement made her uneasy,

the palm of

had treated her well, considering he mistakenly thought her child was with

no more hiding. Her life could be out in

but likely temporary. Men's intrigue fades, and once

thought, Sadie found

the window to find herself at 1 Prosperity Lane. The place made her pause—it was where she once lived. Prosperity Lane marked where wealth and poverty intersected—the first ter residences were luxurious

days, she was moving into the coveted number one address on

building with a mix of awe and apprehension turning to ask, "How much is

two living areas—perfect for when the kids grow up." "When did you buy it?" Sadie pressed

you is the model apartment. It's been open for half a year. Just a few touch-ups and

her watch and added, "Once you say goodbye to Mr. Chase and

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