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?
Why? Why did Noah’s indifference cut so deeply? As Kyla mulled over his cold detachment, a tide of disappointment and bitterness threatened to overwhelm her. But she couldn’t let Sadie see her weakness. Maintaining her composed facade, Kyla arched an eyebrow and spoke with forced nonchalance. “You know, I told Noah about your pregnancy, urging…
The news hit him like a physical blow. Sadie’s desperate call for help replayed like a ghost in his mind, gripping him with a newfound panic. “Is it serious?” His voice quavered despite his best efforts to remain composed. Samuel’s eyes held a grave light as he responded, “Her injuries are quite severe. The doctors…
Without hesitation, Sadie pressed the emergency call button. Within moments, a nurse hurried into the room, her expression one of concern. “What’s the matter? Are you in pain?” Pointing an accusing finger at Noah, Sadie declared, “He’s disturbing my peace. Could you please ask him to leave?” The nurse’s demeanor shifted to one of professional…
Alex raised an eyebrow, his voice tinged with curiosity. “Which one?” “The Maple Group,” Sadie replied, her voice a gentle whisper, as if confiding a secret. “The CEO’s surname is Dominguez. Does that ring a bell?” A mischievous grin slowly spread across Alex’s face, his eyes lighting up. “You should’ve led with that. Our families…
Looking at Noah with a cold indifference that was uncharacteristic of her, she declared, “Noah, whether you’re bleeding is entirely your own issue. You could bleed out for all I care; it wouldn’t matter to me one bit.” Noah stared at her, eyes wide with shock. Sadie had never spoken to him with such disdain…
“Well…” She faltered, the word hanging in the air. Alex, perceptive as ever, noticed her discomfort and inquired softly, “What’s the matter?” As Sadie nibbled her bottom lip, her resolve weakened. “It’s nothing,” she replied, managing a strained smile. “Thank you for your kindness.” She thought she’d stay at the guesthouse Alex suggested until she…
Noah’s expression darkened with a hint of annoyance. The memory of Kyla’s chronic heart issue, a result of a past sacrifice to save him, flashed through his mind. He quickly stifled his frustration. His gaze shifted from Sadie to Alex, finally settling back on Sadie with a complex look. “I don’t care what you and…
“Where are you?” he muttered under his breath, his voice icy and sharp with barely contained fury. Meanwhile, Sadie’s phone lay abandoned on the nightstand, drowned out by the sound of running water from the bathroom. She remained oblivious to the relentless ringing. The calls went unanswered, one after another, deepening the scowl on Noah’s…
To her, his apology seemed ironic and hollow. She clung to the quilt, gripping it as if it were a protective barrier. “Just leave! I never want to see you again!” she cried out, her voice raspy with emotion. Noah, attempting to soothe her, moved closer. Reacting swiftly, Sadie grabbed the bedside lamp and threw…
As his eyes shifted beyond Roy, spotting Sadie’s approach, Alex’s smile widened invitingly. He gestured for her to join them. “Sadie, over here!” Roy’s gaze snapped to Sadie. “It’s you?” he exclaimed, his expression laced with disbelief. Meeting his eyes, Sadie nodded politely, her voice steady. “Hello, Mr. Dominguez.” Despite her calm demeanor, her grip…