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    Averi observed their tears, unsure of what to do. He slipped out of Sadie’s arms, approached the bedside, and gently dabbed at Laura’s cheeks with his small hands.


    “Please don’t cry, Great-Grandma and Mommy,” he said softly, his young voice soothing.


    Through her tears, Laura smiled at the sweet child in front of her. “Is this lovely child?” she asked affectionately.


    Sadie’s heart sank. Exining Averi’s identity to Laura seemed daunting. After a brief pause, she chose to lie. “He’s… Alex’s son.”


    Taken aback for a moment, Alex quickly caught on. Approaching the bedside, he wrapped an arm around Sadie.


    “Yes, he’s my son,” he said firmly. “Due to family objections to our rtionship, we had him overseas.”


    Laura gazed at Sadie, her eyes filled with empathy. “My dear, you have endured so much,” she said, before shifting her gaze to Alex, her tone tinged with disapproval. “Alex, how could you let Sadie face such difficulties?”


    Holding Sadie’s hand tightly, Alex responded earnestly, “Don’t worry. I’ll marry Sadie soon and ensure she is recognized as she deserves.” Emotion tinged his voice, stirring a flutter in Sadie’s heart.


    After soothing Laura, Alex got ready to leave. “Laura, Sadie, it’s time for me to head out.”


    At the doorway, Sadie bid him farewell. “Thanks, Alex.”


    “Don’t worry about it,” he responded, smiling. “You’ve just gotten back. Have you thought about where you’ll stay?”


    “I’m still figuring that out,” Sadie quickly replied.


    Pausing, Alex then suggested, “Maybe I could assist you in finding a bigger apartment? It might be more practical.”


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    Shaking her head, Sadie declined. “There’s no need, Alex. I can manage on my own.”


    She preferred not to impose any further on him.


    To help with Averi, Sadie hired a nanny, Carol Green.


    “Mommy, where are you going?” Averi gripped her leg, his expression showing his reluctance to let her go.


    Bending down, Sadie caressed his head. “I need you to be a good boy, okay? My grandma and I are going to the hospital for a check-up. I’ll return soon.”


    “Can Ie with you?” Averi looked up at her with hopeful eyes. Sadie smiled. “Next time, sweetheart. This visit, Mommy needs to discuss some things privately with my grandma.”


    Averi nodded, though hesitantly. “Alright, but pleasee back quickly.”


    “I promise, I will.”


    As they left, Sadie held Laura’s hand tightly.


    “How are you feeling, Grandma?” she inquired.


    “Much better now,” Laura answered, affectionately squeezing Sadie’s hand. “Having you here really calms me.”


    Tears welled up in Sadie’s eyes as she softly said, “Grandma…”


    Swiftly, Sadie averted her gaze to the window, concealing her emotional state from Laura.


    “By the way, Sadie, have you and Alex set a wedding date yet?” Laura inquired unexpectedly.


    A heavy feeling descended upon Sadie’s heart.


    “Actually… we haven’t set a date,” she stammered.


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