On their second anniversary, Sadie almost tells her husband Noah she’s pregnant until a phone call pulls him away. Minutes later, she sees news of him warmly greeting his ex at the airport. Heartbroken and unsure of her place in his life, Sadie must decide: will she fight for her marriage… or finally choose herself?
“Hmm…” Sadie Hudson murmured softly, her eyes fluttering open into a drowsy blur, only to be met with the intense gaze of another pair of eyes. Her husband, Noah Wall, had quietly returned, his presence subtly marked by the faint scent of alcohol. He sealed their reunion with a kiss that was unyielding in its…
Finally, one day, he approached her and proposed marriage. She believed her affections had thawed his indifference. However, she was mistaken. Noah’s heart had always belonged to Kyla. To him, she was nothing more than a stand-in. Taking a deep breath, Sadie fought to control the whirlwind of emotions threatening to overwhelm her. Pregnant and…
“Noah, what if I were to tell you I’m pregnant? Would you still push for a divorce?” The possibility of keeping their marriage intact for the sake of a child lingered in the air. Sadie searched Noah’s eyes for any sign of reconsideration. Noah paused, his face unreadable for a brief moment before he replied…
He surely anticipated Kyla’s return, didn’t he? Every step of the way, he had been silently working to make things easier for Kyla. The moment she hung up was a blur, but one thing stuck-her promise to Laura that she’d bring her boyfriend home this Saturday. But just who was she supposed to show up…
In the past, Sadie had to navigate these treacherous waters with grace, swallowing her pride even when she felt deeply aggrieved. But now, with divorce proceedings looming on the horizon, she no longer felt compelled to humble herself before Isabel. Brushing off the chilly atmosphere, Sadie strode confidently across the room to where Nigel sat,…
He stumbled over his words, waving a sheaf of documents. “I’m currently involved in some plans for expanding the school.” Nodding with a newfound understanding, Sadie offered a smile. “I only came here once or twice a year during my childhood, so it’s likely we just missed each other,” she explained, her voice steady and…
The mention of Kyla seemed to jolt Noah out of his reverie. He reached out, cradling Sadie’s face in his hand, his thumb tenderly wiping away her tears. His voice was a soft whisper, trying to soothe her. “Come on, let’s just go home.” “Go home to what? To watch you play the devoted lover…
In her desperation, Sadie retched even more, and she couldn’t get a word out. She could only weakly wave her hand, signaling him to leave. Noah’s expression darkened with worry, and without hesitating, he reached for her trembling hand. “You’re not okay! Let me take you to the hospital!” he declared, his voice a blend…
He snatched up the phone and dialed a number. “Samuel, get over here. Now.” Samuel knocked lightly on the door before stepping inside. “Is there something you need, Mr. Wall?” “What’s the deal with those pictures?” Noah’s voice cut through the air, a hint of barely contained rage threading through his words. Samuel hesitated for…
Brushing off the confrontation with a dismissive flick of her wrist, Kyla declared, “I have things to do, so I’ll be off.” She then turned sharply and walked away, her heels clicking ominously against the hard floor. Sadie sank into her chair, a whirlwind of emotions leaving her unsettled. The moment she walked into the…