?Chapter 184:
Sadiey on the hospital bed, her face contorted with difort, brows knitted together in distress. Alex remained by her side, his watchful eyes softening with concern. He gently stroked her hair and whispered reassuringly, “Sadie, don’t worry. I’m here with you.”
The sterile scent of disinfectant permeated the room. Gradually, Sadie’s eyshes fluttered as she began to emerge from the drug-induced fog. She felt aforting warmth as a hand enveloped hers, instilling a profound sense of security amidst her confusion.
Watching Sadie slowly regain her natural color, Alex finally allowed his tense muscles to rx slightly.
Suddenly, the door to the room burst open with a loud bang. A tall frame filled the doorway, his presence charged with cold fury.
Noah had arrived. His eyes, red and intense, scanned the room until theynded on Sadie. He moved purposefully towards the bed.
“Don’t touch her!” Alex eximed, standing quickly to shield Sadie from Noah.
Noah’s eyes narrowed menacingly at the sight of Alex’s hand gripping Sadie’s. His face darkened with anger, setting the stage for a confrontation.
He yanked at Alex’s hand. “Who do you think you are, blocking me?”
Unfazed, Alex held Noah’s challenging gaze. “I’m her friend—the one who stayed by her side when she needed help the most.”
Noah sneered. “Friend? Ha, I think you have ulterior motives!” He tried to reach for Sadie, but Alex stood firm, blocking him once more.
“That’s enough, Noah!” Alex’s voice carried a warning tone. “What Sadie needs right now is rest, not yourplications.”
Noah’s patience snapped, his anger ring as his voice dropped to a dangerous timbre. “Sadie is still my wife.”
The escting argument startled Sadie awake. She slowly opened her eyes, the sight of the two men at odds over her leaving her bewildered. As Noah noticed Sadie’s awakening, his eyes narrowed further. Her gaze flicked between Noah and Alex, the air thick with their mutual hostility.
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She tried to piece together her fragmented memories—karaoke bar, forced drinking, her escape…
She remembered.
Why would Noah appear here so suddenly? Could it be that… he orchestrated all of this?
A chill ran through her.
Propping herself up, Sadie forced a weak smile. “Did you enjoy the show, Mr. Wall?”
Noah’s expression darkened, his lips pressed tightly together in silence. Sadie continued, her voice gaining strength. “If you’re done here, then please leave. As for the design drafts for ‘Timeless Love,’ I willplete them as soon as possible and conclude our cooperation.”
Noah’s gaze sharpened, the intensity directed solely at Sadie, rendering the air in the hospital room thick and stifling.
He swallowed hard, the tension palpable. But ultimately, he remained silent, turned, and left the room abruptly.
Alex watched Noah’s retreating figure, then shifted his gaze to Sadie, whose face was pale and drawn, aplex mix of emotions flickering across his features.
Sadie closed her eyes and inhaled deeply, attempting to steady the tumult within her. It was over between her and Noah. She harbored no desire to entangle herself further with him. It was time to move forward for her sake and that of her child.
Noah strode quickly from the room, the harsh fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor casting stark shadows across his determined face. He pulled out his phone and dialed Samuel’s number.
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