Chapter 236 Determination
“I’ve never stopped loving you, Noah…” Kyla’s voice quivered, raw and vulnerable. “Every day, I wonder if you’ll come back
to me… if we could have another chance.”
Noah exhaled, his gaze lingering on her for a moment–impassive, detached.
“Could you find it in your heart to… give me one more chance?” Kyla’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she looked at him, searching for even the smallest flicker of warmth. “Please, Noah,” she whispered. “I swear I’ll do better this time. I’ll
take care of you, love you the way you deserve. I will—”
“Kyla.” Noah’s voice cut through her desperate pleas like a blade–steady, cold, final. “There is no going back.”
A sharp breath hitched in Kyla’s throat before the tears came, spilling down her cheeks. She covered her face with
trembling hands, sobs breaking through the last of her composure.
“Get some rest.”
With that, Noah turned and strode out of the ward without looking back.
Kyla’s tears seeped into the pillow as she bit down on her trembling lower lip, trying in vain to suppress the sobs wracking
her body.
“Why… why…” The words fell from her lips in a broken whisper, barely audible over the sound of her own shuddering
breath.
It wasn’t supposed to be like this.
Suddenly, she gripped the blanket tightly, nails digging so deeply into the soft fabric that her knuckles turned white.
“Sadie! This is all because of you!”
If Sadie had never come back, Noah wouldn’t be like this–so cold, so distant.
He was supposed to be hers. He should shield her and protect her. Not Sadie. Never Sadie.
“I won’t give up. I will never give up!” she snarled, her voice thick with determination.
Meanwhile, Sadie approached the hospital entrance, carrying a thermal lunch box.
Laura had been in the hospital for some time now, and today Sadie had gone out of her way to bring her favorite pot roast
and fish soup–something warm, something comforting.
But as she stepped closer to the hospital entrance, her steps faltered. A familiar black luxury car was parked there. Noah. Her pulse quickened unexpectedly.
What was he doing here?
Shaking off the unease, she walked through the hallways until she reached Laura’s ward.
Just as she was about to step inside, a familiar low voice drifted through the door. “You don’t need to worry. I’ll make sure
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Chapter 236 Determination
you get the best doctors. Whatever it takes.”
Sadie froze. Pushing the door open, she took in the sight before her. Noah was seated beside Laura’s bed, his gaze soft, his
voice full of quiet reassurance.
“Ah, there you are!” Laura’s face brightened with a warm smile the moment she saw Sadie step in.
Noah turned as well, his gaze landing on her.
For a fleeting second, their eyes met–charged with something unspoken, something electric.
Sadie hesitated at the doorway, caught off guard by the sudden wave of emotions stirring inside her. But she quickly steadied herself, forcing down whatever it was threatening to surface.
She stepped forward, setting the thermal lunch box on the bedside table.
“How are you feeling, Grandma?” she asked gently.
Laura gave her hand a reassuring pat. “Much better,” she said, her voice filled with warmth. “I only just realized how lucky I am. Noah helped arrange my transfer to this ward. The doctors and nurses here are incredible. They’ve been taking such
good care of me.”
Sadie’s fingers curled slightly, her gaze drifting toward Noah before she could stop herself.
He stood off to the side, silent but present. When he heard what Laura said, a barely perceptible smile touched his lips–so
fleeting, it almost wasn’t there at all.
“Yes… Mr. Wall has been very considerate.” Her voice held a touch of stiffness, betraying the emotions she was still trying
to suppress.
Noah’s eyes met hers again, filled with something she couldn’t quite decipher.
“It was the least I could do,” he replied, his tone calm, devoid of any sentiment.
Silence settled over the room. The faint scent of disinfectant mixed with the comforting aroma of the food Sadie had brought a strange, almost surreal contrast.
After a beat, Noah turned to Laura. “Get some rest. I’ll be going now.”
Laura nodded. “Take care on the road.”
With a brief nod, Noah turned and strode out of the room.
“Sadie, why don’t you walk Noah out?” Laura’s voice was light but firm.
Sadie hesitated. “But, Grandma…”
Laura smiled knowingly, patting Sadie’s hand. “Go on. He’s a good kid.”
For a brief moment, Sadie considered refusing. But under Laura’s gentle yet insistent gaze, she sighed and gave a small nod.
She stepped out of the ward and spotted Noah walking in the hallway, his posture rigid, his back carrying an air of quiet
solitude.
As if sensing her presence, he turned. Their eyes met. “Is there something you need?”
Sadie shifted slightly. “My grandma asked me to see you off.”
Noah was silent for a beat, then gave a small nod.
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