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    “Noah?” Sadie’s heart skipped a beat, a mix of emotions rising in her chest.


    Had he really stayed with her? Why? Was it out of guilt, or… something else? Sadie didn’t dare to think about it, afraid she might read into things that weren’t there.


    “Doctor,” Sadie began, hesitating for a few seconds. “Would it be possible if you didn’t tell him I’ve woken up? Not yet, anyway.”


    The doctor looked concerned. “I… understand, but why?”


    “I just need some time to clear my head,” Sadie replied softly. “There are things I need to figure out on my own.”


    “I see. I suppose it’s fine,” the doctor said, nodding in agreement.


    Sadie breathed a quiet sigh of relief. Her biggest concern at the moment was the situation with the Howe family.


    “Doctor, have you heard any news about the Howe family?” she asked tentatively.


    “Well…” The doctor cocked his head to the side before shaking it. “I’m a doctor, not someone who keeps up with the financial world.”


    Sadie felt disappointed by the response, but she knew she couldn’t me him. “In that case, can I be discharged? I’d like to look into the current news myself.”


    “I’m afraid that’s impossible, ma’am,” the doctor replied immediately. “Your current physical state absolutely forbids you from leaving the hospital. Like I said, your brain suffered severe damage trauma. You needplete rest, or there could beplications, and they could be very serious.”


    “But—” Sadie began to protest, but the doctor raised a hand to stop her. “I will not budge on this,” he said firmly. “You need to stay in the hospital for further observation until your condition ispletely stable.”


    “All right,” Sadie replied with a resigned sigh. She had no choice but to ept staying in the hospital for now.


    Then another thought crossed her mind. “In that case, may I see someone, doctor? I’d like to see my colleague, Nte Barton.”


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    The doctor paused, considering it for a moment. “Your colleague?”


    “Yes,” Sadie nodded.


    “I’ll need to get approval for that. Given your condition, you can’t meet with just anyone.”


    “Thank you in advance, doctor,” Sadie said softly.


    “You’re wee,” the doctor replied with a smile before turning to leave the room.


    The nurses followed him out, leaving Sadie alone.


    Shey back in bed, staring at the ceiling as her thoughts raced. She had no idea what had been happening while she was unconscious.


    How was the Howe family doing? What else had Noah done?


    As the minutes dragged on, Sadie’s anxiety only grew.


    How long would she have to wait to learn the truth?


    Later, when the sky had darkened, the door to her room opened again, and a familiar figure entered.


    “Sadie!” Nte cried, her eyes welling with tears when she saw Sadie on the bed. “You finally woke up! You had me worried sick.”


    “Hello, Nte.” Sadie mustered a smile, a surge of emotions rising in her chest. “Don’t cry. I’m all right now.”


    Nte hurried to Sadie’s bedside and took her hands, looking her over carefully, as if to ensure the medical staff hadn’t made her condition any worse. “You have no idea how worried I was!” Nte said, her voice thick with emotion.


    “I’m sorry for worrying you,” Sadie replied softly.


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