Chapter 572: Chapter 572
447 words<html><head></head><body><p>“I’m only looking out for your future. If you bring nothing of value to our family, then what good are you?”</p> <p>Vivi stood frozen, consumed by hopelessness.</p> <p>After the banquet, Sadie had no intention of lingering—her mind was occupied with thoughts of Averi.</p> <p>She changed out of her formal gown into something more relaxed and stepped outside the hotel alone.</p> <p>The evening air carried a slight chill, prompting her to pull her coat tighter as she waited by the roadside to flag down a taxi. A short distance away, Alex’s vehicle came to a slow stop.</p> <p>He lowered the window, his gaze settling on Sadie with a trace of concern, about to speak.</p> <p>Just then, a sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up in front of her. The headlights dimmed, and the door swung open, revealing Noah’s tall, poised figure.</p> <p>Alex’s expression darkened instantly, his fingers clenching around the steering wheel.</p> <p>He stared at Sadie, emotions swirling in his eyes.</p> <p>Once again, he was a step too late.</p> <p>“Get in,” Noah instructed, his deep voice calm and unreadable.</p> <p>Sadie hesitated, caught off guard by his unexpected arrival.</p> <p>“Why are you here?” she asked.</p> <p>Before he could respond, a cheerful voice rang out from inside the car, brimming with excitement.</p> <p>“Mommy!”</p> <p>Sadie turned toward the sound, her eyes widening as she spotted Averi in the back seat, his face lighting up with pure joy.</p> <p>New content available now at g?lnσνs?c?m</p> <p>“Averi? What are you doing here?” she asked, both surprised and delighted as she moved closer.</p> <p>“I missed you, Mommy.” Averi pouted, his voice endearing. “I wanted to have a meal with you, so I asked Mr. Wall to bring me here.”</p> <p>He still called Noah “Mr. Wall.”</p> <p>Sadie’s heart warmed at his words. She reached out to stroke his soft hair, her voice gentle. “Alright, let’s go eat something together.” She turned her gaze to Noah, seeking confirmation.</p> <p>He gave a slight nod, signaling his agreement.</p> <p>Without hesitation, Sadie climbed into the car, cradling Averi in her arms.</p> <p>As the Rolls-Royce glided away, Alex remained in his car, his face clouded with frustration.</p> <p>He slammed his fist against the steering wheel, the loud thud echoing in the silent cabin.</p> <p>Inside Noah’s car, the atmosphere was lighthearted.</p> <p>“What do you feel like eating, Averi?” Sadie asked, holding her son close.</p> <p>“Hmm…” Averi tapped his chin, thinking seriously. “I want a burger, fries, and ice cream!”</p> <p>“Alright, whatever you want,” Sadie replied warmly, her expression full of affection.</p> <p>Noah observed their interaction through the rearview mirror, a subtle, unreadable smile forming on his lips.</p> <p>The car pulled into the underground parking lot of a luxury shopping center.noveldrama</p> <p>.</p> <p>.</p> <p>.</p> </body></html>