Chapter 436
Samuel took a cautious step toward the desk, his voice hushed.
“Mr. Wall…”
Noah leaned back in his leather chair, his fingers tented in front of him, his eyes still fixed on the closed door.
The look on his face made Samuel hesitate.
“The toys…” he tried again, his voice barely above a whisper.
“Send them back to Myrtlewood Estate,” Noah said, his voice low and laced with exhaustion.
“Yes, Mr. Wall.” Samuel didn’t dare ask any further questions. He quickly dropped to a crouch and began picking up the toys, one by one.
The office was eerily silent, broken only by the muffled rustling as Samuel gathered the toys into a neat pile.
Not once did Noah take his gaze off the door. His mind kept replaying Sadie’s figure as she walked out—her straight back, her resolute stride.
He had thought he could make amends. Clearly, he was wrong.
Noah’s hands clenched into fists so tight his knuckles turned white and the veins on the back of his hands bulged.
“Samuel,” he said after a long pause, his voice rough.
“Yes, Mr. Wall?” Samuel stood up and dusted off his trousers.
“Which kindergarten does Averi go to?”
Samuel was visibly surprised. He hadn’t expected that question.
He thought for a moment before replying carefully,noveldrama
“Well, Averi used to attend one abroad. Since returning to Helva, he’s been attending Sunshine Kindergarten.”
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Noah’s brows knitted into a frown.
“Actually, Mr. Wall… well, I heard from Breck that next Monday is Parents’ Day at Sunshine Kindergarten. It’s when parents take their kids to kindergarten and stay for the day.” Samuel’s tone was cautious. Judging by Noah’s mood, he knew he needed to tread carefully.
Noah tapped his fingers on the desk, and Samuel could almost feel each dull thud echoing in his own chest.
The air grew thick with tension.
“Cancel all my appointments for next Monday,” Noah finally said, his voice filled with renewed determination.
“Everything?” Samuel repeated.
In response, Noah turned and shot him a sharp look.
“Got it, Mr. Wall.” Samuel quickly nodded and lowered his head, silently repeating the word everything in his mind.
He made quick work of packing up the toys, then quietly exited the office.
The moment he stepped into the reception area, he let out a long, heavy breath. It felt like a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
But then a thought struck him. There was a problem.
Samuel hesitated, debating with himself for a moment before finally knocking on the office door again and stepping inside.
“Excuse me, Mr. Wall…”
“What is it now?” Noah asked impatiently.
“Next Monday is also Miss Wade’s birthday,” Samuel said, then held his breath, bracing for the response.
A heavy silence fell over the room, thick with unspoken tension.
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