Chapter 14: Chapter 14

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<html><head></head><body>She returned his look with a frosty silence before turning sharply and exiting the break room. The wave of emotions surging through her was too much to bear; her stomach twisted into knots, compelling her to gag. Stumbling into the restroom, Sadie leaned over the sink, her body convulsing as she retched, each heave leaving her more lightheaded than the last. “Sadie!” Noah called out, his voice echoing slightly off the restroom tiles. He had seen her storm away with such resolve that he couldn’t shake the feeling something was terribly wrong. His instincts had guided him here, to find her in distress. She was sick, and it was more serious than he had realized. Sadie’s recent mood swings suddenly made sense to him, but she remained oblivious to his thoughts, her mind screaming for solitude. In her desperation, Sadie retched even more, and she couldn’t get a word out. She could only weakly wave her hand, signaling him to leave. Noah’s expression darkened with worry, and without hesitating, he reached for her trembling hand. “You’re not okay! Let me take you to the hospital!” he declared, his voice a blend of command and concern, leaving no space for her to argue. As she slowly regained some composure, the last thing Sadie wanted was for Noah to uncover her pregnancy. Pulling her hand away, she responded in a strained voice, “I’m fine. Probably just some bad food, no big deal. Mr. Wall, please, a little decency—we’re nearly divorced!” Her words seemed to float past Noah, who was focused on the gleaming cleanliness of the sink. Sadie didn’t vomit anything. Was she really pregnant? No, that couldn’t be. He was meticulous, always cautious with timings and protection. The very thought seemed ludicrous. gα?ησνs?com has your next chapter Just then, his phone shattered the silence, its ring slicing through the tension like a knife. The call was from Kyla.noveldrama “Noah, where are you? You disappeared without a word! There’s an important contract waiting for you. Can you come and take a look?” Noah’s eyes flickered to Sadie, who managed a weak, reassuring smile. “No need to delay business for my sake, Mr. Wall.” “Take care of yourself,” Noah muttered, pocketing his phone and reluctantly turning to leave. Sadie’s gaze followed him until he was out of sight, her legs buckling beneath her as she collapsed to the floor, gasping for air. A sense of urgency washed over her. She couldn’t waste any more time—she had to get divorced and walk away soon. If she stayed, if Noah ever discovered the child’s existence, it would all be too late. Sadie took a deep breath, her heart pounding like a drum in her chest. The taxi driver caught a glimpse of her pale face in the rearview mirror. His brow furrowed with concern as he asked, “Miss, are you alright? Should I take you to the hospital?” “No, thank you,” Sadie replied, her voice barely above a whisper as she forced a feeble smile. The very thought of the hospital sent a chill through her bones. It was too dangerous. Going there could unravel her secret. The sudden ring of her phone cut through the silence, making her heart skip a beat. The call was from Noah. The sight of his name on the display sent a jolt of fear through her. Her heart stumbled over its next beat. She was torn between dread and the urge to disappear. . . . </body></html>