Chapter 444
Gradually, they synchronized their paces, gaining confidence and speed.
“Go, Mommy and Daddy!” Averi cheered from the sidelines.
They surged ahead, winning the race by a comfortable margin.
Averi squealed with joy, grabbing the trophy from Betsey and exclaiming, “Mommy, Daddy, we did it!”
Then, beaming, he bolted toward Noah, wrapping his arms around him. “Daddy, you’re the best!”
Sadie froze. She hadn’t expected Averi to call Noah “Daddy” so openly. She instinctively wanted to hush him, but seeing his pure joy, she hesitated.
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Noah embraced Averi firmly, his deep gaze locked on Sadie, amusement flickering in his expression.
Beyond the kindergarten’s iron fence, Kyla gripped the cold metal tightly, her knuckles turning pale. Her furious stare bored into the trio on the playground. Noah’s commanding presence, Sadie’s warm smile, Averi’s carefree laughter… everything in front of her felt like sharp daggers to the heart.
Vivi stood beside her, arms crossed, smirking at the scene.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. What a touching sight! Looks like Sadie played her cards well—using her son to tie Noah down. And you, Kyla, the brilliant lawyer, might just end up losing everything,” Vivi said.
Kyla’s head snapped toward her, eyes blazing. “Shut up! This isn’t over. Nothing is set in stone. Noah… Noah would never leave me.”
“Oh? Is that what you think?” Vivi arched an eyebrow, her tone dripping with mockery. “Today, he publicly accepted Averi as his son. He spent the whole day playing with Sadie and the boy, looking every bit the devoted father. Anyone watching would assume they’re a real family.”
She paused before twisting the knife deeper. “And you? What’s your role now? A discarded ex?”
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Kyla’s face drained of color, her lips trembling. “He won’t abandon me! He made a promise…” Her voice broke. She was unable to continue.
Vivi watched Kyla’s distressed expression and felt nothing but satisfaction.
A few hours later, the kindergarten’s event wrapped up. The once-lively atmosphere quieted as families packed up to leave.
Sadie held Averi’s tiny hand, walking alongside Noah. The boy had enjoyed himself thoroughly, his cheeks flushed with excitement as he clutched a handmade toy transformer.
“Mommy, today was amazing! Can we do this again next time?” Averi asked eagerly, skipping along.
“Of course,” Sadie replied warmly, her gaze softening as she took in her son’s happiness.
Just then, her phone buzzed, breaking the moment. She glanced at the screen before stepping aside to take the call.
Averi watched her go, then turned to Noah, his eyes gleaming with curiosity—as if contemplating something important.
After a brief pause, he nodded solemnly, as though making a decision. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a folded piece of paper and a small pencil. Carefully, he scribbled down a series of numbers and handed the paper to Noah.
“This is my phone number,” Averi said in his sweet, childish voice. “You can call me if you need anything.”
He puffed out his small chest in pride, looking unbearably adorable.
Noah glanced at the slip of paper in his hand and felt warmth surge in his chest. He couldn’t help but reach out and ruffle the little boy’s hair. However, at that moment, he caught sight of a delicate figure in the distance.
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