?Chapter 223:


    Sadie turned around and slipped away silently from the area. Jordyn, unbeknownst to Sadie, shifted her eyes toward the very ce Sadie had vacated moments before.


    Finding herself in a quiet corner, Sadie retrieved her phone and made a call to a private detective. “Hello, Leif. I need your help to follow someone…”


    Returning to the hospital room, Sadie entered with the pizza, its delicious scent filling the air.


    Curled up on the hospital bed, Averi’s small frame struggled under the weight of his fever, which left him both groggy and weak.


    Maintaining herposure, Sadie brought a slice of pizza to Averi’s lips. “It’s pizza time, Averi,” she said, encouraging him to eat. After managing a few bites, Averi drifted back into a feverish slumber.


    At that moment, a buzz from Sadie’s phone broke the silence.


    Opening it, she saw a message from the detective, Leif Perez.


    “The woman Jordyn met after leaving the hospital is named Kairi Torres, who works at Alice Design Studio. Jordyn has just been made the design director there. Interestingly, Kairi was also Averi’s donor.”


    As she read the message, Sadie’s hand clenched around her phone, her veins pronounced against her skin.


    She wasted no time calling Leif back. “I need to see Kairi Torres as soon as you can arrange it.”


    Leif’s voice wavered slightly as he replied, “Miss Hudson, I must warn you…”


    “This is about my son’s life. It won’t be easy, but I have to know more. I’ll double your fee.”


    After a pause, Leif replied decisively, “I understand. Meet her tomorrow at ten at Starbucks, on the second floor by the window.”


    Ending the call, Sadie massaged her eyes, raw fromck of sleep.


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    She spent the night awake, restless with worry.


    By dawn, Averi’s fever had finally subsided.


    Once the caregiver arrived, Sadie gave her detailed instructions before she departed from the hospital.


    Dressed in a beige trench coat that reflected her somber mood, her long hair flowing freely, Sadie looked every bit the part of a woman on a mission.


    She arrived early at Starbucks, securing the specified spot, her heart racing with nervous anticipation.


    She would give up everything for Averi, without a second thought.


    A woman dressed in a sleek ck business suit entered the shop. She was Kairi.


    Though her makeup was wless, it barely concealed the weariness in her eyes.


    Taking a seat opposite Sadie, Kairi wasted no time. “Miss Hudson, I’m aware of who you are.”


    A slight nod came from Sadie, her hands mmy with nervous sweat. “Likewise, I know you as well, Miss Torres.”


    A flicker of emotion crossed Kairi’s eyes as she chuckled bitterly. “I sympathize with your situation, Miss Hudson, but I was offered a substantial amount, and I need the money.”


    With almost desperate urgency, Sadie responded, “I’m prepared to offer you double that amount.”


    Kairi, caught off guard by Sadie’s straightforward approach, briefly let excitement sh in her eyes before regaining herposure. “I’ll ept that, but under one condition.”


    “What’s the condition?” Sadie asked immediately. “If it’s reasonable, I’ll agree.”


    “No one can know about this, especially… K.”


    Pausing briefly, Sadie nodded in understanding. “You have my word.” She understood Kairi’s concerns.


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