?Chapter 488:


    “Mommy!” Averi’s cheerful voice filled the air as heunched himself into Sadie’s arms with boundless energy.


    “Averi…” Sadie embraced her son tightly, tears welling up as she breathed in his familiar scent.


    Noah stood in the doorway, observing the tender scene silently. His expression was deep and inscrutable. Behind him, Samuel stood respectfully, holding several shopping bags.


    “Aren’t all these Averi’s belongings?” Sadie inquired, noting the bags in Samuel’s hands printed with familiar cartoon patterns, clearly the ones she had prepared for Averi and sent to the kindergarten as his daily supplies.


    Noah gave a slight nod, his voice deep and steady, carrying that effortless maism that always made people listen. “Yes. I took care of Averi’s school transfer today.”


    “What school transfer?” Sadie lifted her head, her gaze snapping to his, eyes clouded with confusion. “To where?”


    “A nearby international kindergarten,” Noah replied, his tone calm and matter-of-fact. “The security there is top-notch. It’s the safest ce for Averi.”


    Sadie fell silent. She couldn’t argue with that.


    That particr kindergarten was the most prestigious in the city—renowned not just for its elite curriculum but also for its imprable security. It was nearly impossible to get in, and yet… Noah had made it happen for Averi.


    But at the same time, why did he do this without even consulting her? Sadie swallowed the knot of irritation rising in her throat, her fingers curling slightly.


    She was thankful for everything Noah had done for Averi. Truly, she was. But at the same time, why did he make such decisions without even consulting her?


    “I see.” She kept her voice neutral.


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    Sadie forced herself to stayposed. She didn’t want to let any frustration slip—not in front of Averi.


    “Mommy! The new kindergarten is amazing! They have a huge slide, a few swings, and so many kids to y with!” Averi’s voice was bright with excitement as he lifted his head from her embrace.


    His eyes shone as he recounted every little detail, his joy spilling over with every word. Clearly, he loved it there.


    Sadie felt some of her irritation fade.


    At least he was happy. And in the end, that was what truly mattered.


    Just as she was about to say something, Averi suddenly stopped, tilting his little face up with a serious expression. “Mommy, you should say ‘thank you’ to Mr. Wall.”


    Sadie’s lips twitched.


    Ugh! Averi…


    She let out a soft sigh and nced at Noah, only to find him watching her with that familiar, faintly amused smile. His gaze seemed to ask, “Did you hear what your kid said?”


    Sadie exhaled, running a gentle hand over Averi’s head. “You’re right.” Then, she softened her voice. “Why don’t you go upstairs and y for a bit? Mommy needs to talk to Mr. Wall, okay?”


    “Okay!” Averi chirped, nodding enthusiastically before dashing up the stairs, his tiny legs carrying him as fast as they could.


    Samuel, who had been standing nearby, took the moment to set the items he was holding at the base of the stairs. Then, turning to Noah with a respectful nod, he spoke. “Mr. Wall, I’ll take my leave now. Please excuse me, Mrs. Wall.”


    Noah returned the nod. “Alright.”


    With that, Samuel left, closing the door softly behind him. And just like that, Sadie and Noah were alone. The atmosphere shifted instantly.


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