Chapter 156

Chapter 156:

Relief washed over Sadie, grateful it was not a serious situation. She asked Carol to return home to look after Laura, while she stayed with Averi.

As night fell, Sadie dozed off beside Averi’s bed.

The next morning, Averi moaned softly and slowly opened his eyes.

“You’re awake, Averi?” Sadie instantly sat up, feeling his forehead. “How do you feel? Still uncomfortable?”

“Mommy, I’m a bit hungry,” Averi murmured, his voice soft and slightly whiny.

“Alright. I’ll get you something to eat,” Sadie replied, gently ruffling his hair.

Just then, the door to the ward opened, and the doctor entered with a nurse to make their rounds.

Sadie’s gaze landed on a young doctor in a white coat who looked vaguely familiar.

The young doctor paused, then smiled politely. “Sadie?”

Sadie’s heart skipped a beat.

“Jim?”

“It really is you, Sadie.” Jim’s voice was tinged with surprise and other emotions.

The nurse behind him looked curiously at Sadie, her expression intrigued.

“Yeah, it’s been a long time.” Sadie managed a smile.

Jim’s eyes then drifted to Averi on the bed.

The boy’s rosy cheeks and long eyelashes sparked a moment of recognition in Jim, but he quickly composed himself.

Jim hid the turmoil in his eyes as he looked away. The air thickened with tension for a brief moment.

“Let’s talk in the corridor,” suggested Sadie, breaking the silence.

Side by side, they walked to the corridor.

“Thank you for what you did three years ago. Without you, I don’t know what I would have done. Averi might have…” Sadie’s voice trailed off as her eyes shimmered with tears she fought to hold back. Jim saw her strained smile and felt a twinge in his heart.

Three years earlier, Sadie had appeared frail and despondent, her eyes brimming with despair. Now, she stood before him transformed, vibrant and full of life.

“How have you been these past three years?” he asked quietly.

Sadie replied with a smile, “I’ve been doing well. I’ve started my own business, and I’m staying with Averi. Life’s tough, but fulfilling.”

“That’s good to hear.”

“When Averi gets better, I’ll treat you to a meal to properly thank you,” Sadie promised earnestly.

Jim nodded. “Alright.”

He checked his watch. “I have other patients to attend to, so I should get going.”

“Okay, you go ahead,” Sadie said, watching him walk away. Her smile slowly faded.

Averi’s fever quickly subsided. Watching her son sleep peacefully, Sadie sighed deeply.

Once he was discharged, she returned to her studio without pausing to rest. With the opening looming, she threw herself into her work.

Managing with a small team, Sadie aimed for perfection in everything she did. Byrum proved to be a diligent worker, bringing in a batch of clients, which greatly reassured her.

“Miss Hudson, please take a look. I’ve contacted these clients and sorted out their requirements,” Byrum said respectfully, presenting a file to Sadie.

“Thank you for your hard work, Byrum.” Sadie glanced over the file quickly. “These clients have high demands. We’ll need to step up our game.”

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