Chapter 87
Sadie felt a wave of sickness surge through her, and she struggled to hold back the nausea.
She gently touched her abdomen, whispering reassurances to the unborn child. “Little one, don’t be scared. Mommy’s here to keep you safe. Daddy or no daddy, you are my precious treasure, and I’ll make sure you’re happy.”
Sadie had managed to cover Laura’s medical bills by selling the “gifts” Noah had given her.
Now, she needed to save money for the baby.
She knew that to raise her child alone, she would need a reliable source of income.
The ambiance in the restaurant was set by soft lighting and soothing music.
Taking a deep breath, Sadie looked across the table at Alex and said, “Alex, I need to talk about that project with Mr. Dominguez. Could you set up a meeting for us soon?” Her voice was soft yet insistent, her eyes conveying her resolve.
Alex’s expression softened with understanding. He recognized her need for financial freedom as a step toward cutting ties with Noah.
“Let’s do it tomorrow. I’ll organize a get-together and make sure he’s there,” Alex responded, his tone smooth and supportive. “Roy won’t say no to family friends.”
A thankful smile crossed Sadie’s face. “That means a lot. Thank you, Alex.” She reached to pour herself wine, but Alex stopped her.
“Remember, Sadie, you’re pregnant; you shouldn’t be drinking,” Alex cautioned gently.
Sadie’s hand paused, and her eyes momentarily flickered.
Alex then gestured to a waiter. “Please bring us some orange juice instead.”
Soon, the waiter brought the orange juice, and Sadie accepted it, tasting the sweet-sour liquid. While it refreshed her, it did little to alleviate the lingering sadness.
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She lifted her glass of orange juice, toasting Alex. “Thank you, truly.” With a warm smile, Alex raised his glass and quickly finished his wine, appreciating Sadie’s resilience and her silent perseverance.
Later, Alex drove Sadie back to her temporary home at the guesthouse. When they arrived, Alex looked at Sadie as he parked the car.
“Noah has demanded you return. Do you plan to go back?”
Sadie firmly shook her head. “I like it here at the guesthouse. Please keep my location a secret from him.”
Respecting her wishes, Alex simply nodded and asked nothing more.
Leaving the guesthouse, Alex felt a lightness in his step. Despite her fatigue, Sadie exuded a captivating resilience tonight. He liked this side of her, reminiscent of a flower weathering a storm with grace.
“Hey there, young man,” called out Katie Rivera, the innkeeper, a chubby woman surprisingly nimble on her feet. She greeted him with a sly smile. Alex stopped and gave her a respectful nod. “What can I do for you, Katie?”
With a playful yet serious look, Katie asked, “So, do you have a crush on that young lady?”noveldrama
Alex quickly glanced back to make sure Sadie was out of earshot, relieved by the cover of night.
“I’m just helping a friend,” he responded quickly, his gaze shifting away from Katie to hide his discomfort.
Katie let out a knowing laugh. “Really, just a friend? Then why did you pay triple the amount to get the people who booked this place to cancel?”
Alex felt his cheeks warm under Katie’s teasing, his expression turning awkward.
He cleared his throat, eager to change the subject. “By the way, I’ll arrange a banquet for tomorrow and invite Roy.”
“Roy? Roy Dominguez from the Dominguez Group?” Katie’s voice was filled with surprise and disbelief.
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