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?
“Mr. Wall,” Sadie interjected, her restraint evaporating as she faced Noah directly. Her features hardened with resolve, each word tinged with a quiet ferocity. “If I’m denied the bonus for this project, then consider the proposal for Mr. Dominguez withdrawn. If he pushes for more details, don’t expect me to back you up.” In that…
Instead of Laura, an unfamiliar voice, urgent and slightly panicked, responded, “Is this a family member of Mrs. Stewart? She has suffered a sudden heart attack and is now in critical condition at the hospital. You need to come immediately!” Sadie’s mind turned to white noise. The phone fell to the floor, landing with a…
Jim started to speak, but Sadie quickly interjected, “Just once, briefly.” She spoke with a tone of detachment, showing no interest in delving deeper into the topic. Jim seemed poised to say more, his mouth partway open, yet he merely replied, “I’ll go to the sterilization area and then head straight to the operating room.…
As Noah carried Kyla away, Sadie watched, her heart sinking into deep bitterness. Overwhelmed and drained, she couldn’t afford to ponder their situation any further. Alex, who had been quietly observing for some time, noticed Sadie’s forced strength, and his heart went out to her. He gently suggested, “Sadie, it’s alright to cry if that’s…
“Sadie’s at the hospital. You might want to come.” Jim believed that as Sadie’s husband, Noah should be there to provide support. “I’ve already been there,” Noah replied flatly. Jim was momentarily surprised. Noah had been here? Why hadn’t he noticed him? “Sadie’s grandmother just made it through a critical procedure, and Sadie’s quite upset…”…
With quick thinking, Sadie said, “I’m sorry, I’m just passing by.” The man’s gaze narrowed suspiciously on her. When he noticed the suit jacket she wore, his expression momentarily stilled. The jacket, dark and meticulously tailored, clearly spoke of wealth. Her appearance in a man’s jacket suggested she wasn’t alone. And the quality of the…
At her words, Kyla’s eyes filled with tears, her expression teetering on the edge of breaking down. “I’m sorry for intruding and causing you distress. This is all my fault,” she murmured, her lip quivering and her shoulders shaking, as though she had been deeply wronged. Sadie watched her, the feigned vulnerability from Kyla unsettling…
There, frozen in glossy stillness, were images of her and Noah. His arm was wrapped around her waist, shielding her in a way that felt far too intimate. The closeness between them was undeniable, almost tender. Sadie’s breath caught in her throat. She couldn’t even recall a moment when she’d been that close to Noah.…
A sharp pang gripped Kyla’s chest, a cold wave creeping up from her toes to the crown of her head. Her gaze locked onto the self-driving car vanishing into the distance. Without hesitation, she scribbled down its plate number. She slipped into a quiet corner, pulled out her phone, and dialed. The call connected instantly.…
Noah’s brow furrowed as he heard the desperation in Sadie’s voice. “What’s happening, Sadie?” Sadie’s words sounded hollow and distant, and Noah felt a flicker of concern. But before he could press further, Kyla suddenly gasped, coughing violently, and she tried to tear the oxygen mask off her face. “Kyla!” Noah’s voice rang out, his…