?Chapter 229:


    “Mommy will make sure you get better,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion.


    Sadie knew K’s motive well; K wanted to remove her from Noah’s life, and nothing would stop her. Then, she would just leave. Nothing mattered more than Averi’s life.


    Sadie picked up her phone, her hand steady despite the gravity of the situation. She dialed K’s number, her heart pounding as the call rang through.


    The line connected, and K’s smug voice came through, dripping with satisfaction. “Sadie, have you finallye to your senses?”


    Sadie’s voice remained calm, her tone betraying no emotion. “I want to talk to you.”


    K’sughter echoed on the other end. “Fine. Tomorrow morning, I’ll meet you at the cafe beside the hospital,” she said before abruptly hanging up.


    Sadie put the phone down with a quiet exhale, her gaze returning to Averi. The weight of her decision settled heavily on her chest, but there was no turning back. For Averi, she would endure anything.


    The following morning, Sadie stood before the mirror, adjusting her coat and gathering her thoughts. With a final nce at Averi, she opened the door to the hospital room and stepped into the corridor. The corridor was eerily silent, the faint click of her heels echoing as she made her way toward the elevator.


    As the elevator descended, an unexpected calm washed over Sadie. She had prepared herself for what was toe, ready to face whatever K threw her way.


    The cafe smelled of fresh coffee and pastries, but Sadie barely noticed. She sat by the window, lost in thought as she waited for K to arrive. K arrivedte, walking into the cafe like she owned it. Her ck business suit was impably tailored, and her makeup wless. She carried a Hermes Birkin bag in her hand, symbolizing her wealth. She approached Sadie with an air of superiority and sat across from her.


    “So, what’s your decision?” she asked.


    Sadie met K’s gaze, her expression unflinching. “I’ll leave Noah. Forever.”


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    K arched an eyebrow, a hint of disbelief shing across her face. “Forever?” she repeated, her toneced with skepticism.


    Sadie raised her eyes to meet K’s intense gaze, her voice steady, yetced with a finality that chilled the air. “I’m leaving for abroad and I won’t return. Noah already believes Averi isn’t his child, so you have no worries now.”


    K regarded Sadie intently, her eyes narrowing as she tried to decipher the truth in her words.


    There was a tense silence before K’s lips curled into a small smile. “So, you’ve finally seen reason. You should have done this a long time ago.”


    Sadie lowered her eyes.


    “Keep in mind what you’ve promised.” K took a sip of her coffee, leaving a vivid crimson mark on the cup’s edge.


    Sadie remained silent, her features masked in stoicism as she observed K, her thoughts veiled.


    After what seemed like an eternity, Sadie gave a slight nod and stood to leave, her movements stiff with resolve.


    Just as she walked out the door, a warm, familiar voice pierced the tension.


    “Sadie!”


    Sadie’s body locked in ce as she lifted her gaze inch by inch.


    Alex was standing nearby, his expression etched with deep concern. He hurried over, his gaze instantly drawn to Sadie’s slightly ashenplexion, the anxiety clear in his eyes.


    “Hey, what’s going on? You don’t look so good,” Alex murmured, his voiceced with worry. He reached out, as if to gently caress her cheek, but hesitated, his hand hovering in the air.


    Sidestepping his touch, Sadie mustered a weak smile and said, “I’m fine, really.”


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