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    “Just a private matter,” he replied curtly, showing no interest in borating.


    K’s chest tightened. Swallowing her frustration, she kept up the act. “Oh… I understand.” She let out another feeble cough, her face growing even paler. “I-I should probably go see the doctor now.”


    Turning unsteadily, she began walking away, though her eyes shed with something venomous the moment she nced at Sadie.


    Her steps were so feeble it seemed she might copse at any second.


    Biting her lip, she forced a fragile smile, her voice trembling as though she was on the verge of tears.


    “Noah… I feel dizzy. I-I can’t walk…”


    Her words were barely above a whisper, light enough to be carried away by the air.


    She shot a discreet look at Sadie, a glint of triumph in her eyes.


    There was no doubt in her mind—Noah would drop everything and escort her to the doctor.


    Sadie’s heart clenched.


    She lowered her gaze, her longshes masking the emotions swirling beneath them.


    To her, K was Noah’s priority. There was no way he would leave her behind. Sadie’s fingers curled into tight fists, her nails digging into her palms. The sting reminded her to stayposed.


    Alex, watching K’s performance, narrowed his eyes in silent disdain.


    His grip on Sadie’s arm tightened.


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    Noah studied K, his frown deepening.


    A heavy stillness settled over them, thick with tension.


    After several seconds of silence, Noah finally spoke, his voice cool and detached.


    “Nurse!”


    A nurse hurried over. “Mr. Wall, how can I assist you?”


    Without shifting his focus, he gestured toward K. “Escort Miss Wade to her doctor.”


    K’s expression froze.


    She stared at him, stunned.


    This was supposed to be her moment—her chance to draw Noah away from Sadie. Yet, instead of rushing to her side, he had dismissed her without hesitation.


    Swallowing her disappointment, she forced a faint smile at the nurse. “Sorry to trouble you.”


    The nurse took her arm, leading her away.


    Even as she walked, K kept ncing back at Noah, hoping for a sign—any sign—that he cared.


    But his eyes never wavered from the ICU door, not sparing her even a second’s nce.


    As she finally disappeared down the hallway, the suffocating tension in the air seemed to ease ever so slightly.


    Sadie sat on a bench just outside the ICU, her limbs heavy with fatigue. A day and night of worry had sapped her of all energy, both physically and mentally.


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