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    Samuel’s heart pounded in his chest. He feared it might leap out at any second.


    “I know,” Noah said atst, his voice cold and emotionless.


    Samuel was stunned. Mr. Wall had known—and still, he had ordered everything canceled?


    “Leave,” Noah snapped.


    Without another word, Samuel turned on his heel and exited.


    Once outside, he paused and took another deep breath to steady himself before returning to his tasks.


    The apartment carried a faint, musty smell. Sadie set her suitcase down, took a deep breath, and tried to swallow the bitterness rising inside her.


    Thankfully, Averi’s attention was immediately captured by the cartoon ying on the TV.


    Sadie took a moment to call Carol, the nanny who had previously cared for Averi. She briefly exined her situation, and Carol readily agreed toe over as soon as possible.


    Sadie nced at Averi, who was nowpletely immersed in the show, and began tidying up the apartment.


    She dusted the furniture and unpacked her suitcase, methodically sorting through her belongings. Her movements were mechanical, her mind numb.


    While wiping the table, she suddenly remembered Nigel’s invitation. Picking up her phone, she was just about to call him when it rang. The caller ID disyed Wall Manor’sndline.


    “Hello?” Sadie answered.


    “Hello, Mrs. Wall. This is Gabriel,” the butler said respectfully, just as he always did. “Mr. Nigel Wall has an urgent matter to attend to and needs to travel abroad. I’m afraid today’s meeting must be canceled.”


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    Sadie’s fingers tightened slightly around the phone.


    “I understand,” she replied, trying to keep her voice calm. “Do you know when he’ll return?”


    “That is uncertain at the moment. I will contact you once he’s back in the country,” Gabriel replied.


    “Alright. Thank you.”


    Sadie hung up and slumped against the wall.


    “What’s wrong, Mommy?” Averi asked with concern, having noticed her unusual demeanor.


    “It’s nothing, sweetheart.” Sadie exhaled deeply, forcing a smile. “Mom’s about to make dinner. What would you like to eat?”


    The boy’s eyes lit up with excitement. “I want zed chicken!”


    “Alright, then. Mom will make it for you.” She ruffled his hair before heading toward the kitchen.


    Sadie’s thoughts wandered as she prepared dinner, only snapping back to reality when a knock came at the door.


    “That must be Carol.” She wiped her hands and went to answer it.


    She was relieved to see the familiar face on the other side.


    “I’m here, Miss Hudson!” Carol greeted cheerfully, but then her brows knitted with worry. “Are you alright? You look pale.”


    Sadie mustered a smile.


    “I’m fine, just tired. Averi is watching TV. Please look after him for a while. I need to be somewhere.”


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