Chapter 553

Would he place his trust in Alex?

“Mommy!” Averi’s sweet voice pierced her reverie. She turned to see him at the entrance to the living room, his large eyes brimming with curiosity.

Instantly, her heart warmed.

She approached and crouched to his level, asking softly, “What’s up, sweetheart?”

“Mommy, what were you and Mr. Wall talking about? You were in there for a long time,” Averi inquired, his head tilted inquisitively, gently pulling at Sadie’s sleeve.

“We were just discussing some work things, nothing for you to worry about,” Sadie reassured him, patting his head as she smiled.

“See?” Averi replied, his understanding partial.

His expression then brightened with excitement. “Mommy, I have good news! Great-grandma is back.”

“Great-grandma?” Sadie echoed, startled, her eyes immediately filling with tears.

Her grandmother!

It had been so long since she had seen her.

Since her kidnapping, she had lost contact with Laura. The worry had tormented Sadie, keeping her awake at night, yet she hesitated to inquire, fearing the worst.

“Yes, Mommy!” Averi beamed, waving his little hands. “Breck said Great-grandma wasn’t feeling well a while ago, so he took her to the hospital. Now she’s better and back home.”

Sadie was overwhelmed by emotion, her tears streaming down her cheeks.

She quickly stood and dashed toward the door.

“Mrs. Wall, you…” Breck began, startled by Sadie’s emotional state, but she was already past him, driven by an urgent need to see her grandmother.

At the villa’s entrance, a beloved figure stood, smiling warmly and waving.

It was her grandmother, the woman who had raised her and cherished her dearly.

“Grandma!” Sadie cried out, running into her grandmother’s open arms.

“Oh, my dear child! Why are you crying like this?” Laura gently stroked Sadie’s back with concern. “Has someone upset you? Tell Grandma, and I’ll take care of it.”

Clutching Laura tightly, Sadie let her tears flow unrestrained. She hadn’t wept so deeply, even during the torment at the hands of those thugs or in her darkest moments of survival.

Her deepest fear had always been harm coming to Laura, not her own suffering.

“Grandma, I’m fine…” Sadie managed to say between sobs. “I just… missed you so much…”

“Silly girl! Am I not right here with you? Look, I’m perfectly fine, aren’t I?” Laura soothed her, tenderly wiping away her tears. “Stop crying now, or you’ll ruin your beautiful face.”

Despite her efforts, Sadie found it impossible to stem the flow of tears.

“Grandma…” she choked out, her voice breaking. “Where have you been all this time? I was so worried…”

“It was just my old condition flaring up again. I had to stay in the hospital for a little while,” Laura explained lightly, trying to reassure her. “See? I’m back and better now. Don’t worry, okay?”noveldrama

Knowing Laura was minimizing her own troubles to spare her worry only deepened Sadie’s emotional pain.

“Grandma, I’m sorry…” Sadie whispered, her voice laden with regret and relief.

“Silly child, what are you apologizing for?” Laura gently stroked Sadie’s hair, speaking with warmth. “I never blame you. As long as you’re well, I’m at ease.”

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