Chapter 580 Gone, Just Like
That
Sadie drove back to the Emerald Hotel.
When she pulled over, she noticed that the sleek, black car was nowhere to be found.
Her brows furrowed.
When she walked down their floor, she found the door to Noah’s presidential suite was wide open, and a couple of the hotel staff were already tidying things up in the room.
Had Noah actually left, just like that?
But Sadie chose not to dwell on it and walked straight into her own room.
She was greeted by the sight of Tina sitting cross–legged on the carpet as she worked on a jigsaw puzzle with Averi.
They looked up at the sound of the door opening.
“Oh, you’re back,” Tina said. “Finished everything so soon?” She stood up and dusted her knees. “Should I arrange lunch
now?”
Sadie walked over and gently ruffled her son’s hair. “Have you been good today, Averi?”
The little boy nodded in earnest, his eyes wide and sparkling. “I’ve been really good! I helped Tina with the puzzle!”
Sadie’s face broke into a warm smile. She straightened up and casually swept her gaze over the room.
“By the way,” she said to Tina, her tone nonchalant, “Noah let me stay at his suite last night, so it’s only right that I thank
him for the favor. Can you check with him and see if he’s available for lunch?”
She had indeed used Noah’s room. The least she could do was treat him to a meal.
Tina’s smile faltered, and she fidgeted with her hands.
“Well…” she began with obvious hesitation. “Mr. Noel… He left early this morning. I believe he was called back to Jazmah
for something urgent.”
She paused and studied Sadie’s reaction before asking, “He didn’t tell you?”
Sadie’s face froze for a split–second, a pang of disappointment prickling her heart.
But she quickly composed herself and waved her hand dismissively. “Oh, I see. It’s no big deal. If he’s busy, then never
mind.”
She turned her attention back to Averi, her smile turning gentle. “Why don’t we grab some chicken wings and fries for
lunch?”
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The boy’s eyes immediately lit up, and he clapped his hands in excitement. “Yes! I would love that!”
Tina let out a small sigh of relief and nodded. “All right, then. I’ll go order it right away!” With that, she hurried off to make the call.
Sadie stroked Averi’s soft cheek one more time before walking to her bedroom.
She closed the door behind her with a soft click, shutting out the rest of the world.
Only then did she allow a wave of exhaustion to wash over her.
She reached up to knead her temples in hopes of easing some of the tension.
Had Noah rushed back to Jazmah because of Hailey? She was pregnant, after all.
No sooner had the thought crossed Sadie’s mind then she felt her heart twist inside her chest.
She quickly shook her head, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. Then her lips curled into a wry smile.
Hailey was Noah’s wife now, and they were expecting a child. It was natural for him to be concerned about her welfare.
What did any of that have to do with her?
As Sadie resigned herself to this thought, sleep began to take over.
Sadie let out a long yawn, her eyes stinging with sleepy tears.
She had just barely made up her mind to take a shot nap when Tina called out from outside the bedroom. “Sadie, I’ve
booked the car and the restaurant. We can head out whenever you’re ready.”
Sadie shook off her fatigue and patted her cheeks to perk herself up. “Got it! I’ll be right there.” She straightened her
clothes and tidied up her hair, then opened the bedroom door.
At four o’clock that afternoon, a black car slipped into Jazmah and blended smoothly with the traffic.
Jack glanced at his watch, then at the rearview mirror to peek at the man in the back seat.
“Boss, should we head straight to Nirvana?”
Noah’s eyes were on the fleeting scenery outside. His only response was a brief hum of agreement.
The familiar face of a cool beauty always lingered at the back of his mind.
How would Sadie react when she found out he was gone? Would she feel the slightest bit disappointment to see him leave?
Noah chided himself. What was he thinking? That heartless woman was probably relieved to see him go. She had told him
as much.
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