Chapter 442

Chapter 442:

That one, simple statement fell like a bomb, exploding in front of everyone present. Both parents of the chubby boy trembled with fear. Neither could have imagined that the child they had looked down on was actually the son of the mighty Noah Wall.

“Apologies, Mr. Wall. We were unaware…” The father rushed to apologize as he yanked his son from behind his wife and pushed the boy toward Noah. “Hurry and apologize to Mr. Wall and his son!”

The poor boy was too scared to even lift his head, and all he could do was mutter a weak, “Sorry.”

Noah ignored their pathetic pleas and turned to walk away. “Don’t be afraid, Averi,” he said, stroking Averi’s head. “I’m here for you.”

Averi clung tightly to Noah and sobbed in the crook of his shoulder, though he did feel a wave of relief wash over him at last.

Meanwhile, the parents of the chubby boy watched with dread as Noah disappeared into the distance, knowing that they had just made an enemy out of a very powerful man.

Noah looked around, but he didn’t see Sadie anywhere.

“Averi, where’s your mom?” he asked, his voice softening without him even noticing.

“Mom…” Averi sniffled, pulling back slightly in Noah’s embrace. “Mom isn’t here yet.”

Noah’s heart faltered a little.

He set Averi down and took the boy’s hand before leading him to the edge of the playground, where a bunch of toys and several trays of play dough were laid out.

“Why don’t we play for a while?” Noah asked.

Averi nodded promptly and grabbed a chunk of blue play dough. He let go of Noah’s hand and began to mold it.

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Noah sat quietly beside him, watching the little boy’s hands work as his thoughts drifted elsewhere.

Wasn’t Alex the father of Averi? That bastard had always acted so caring toward Sadie and Averi, but now, it seemed like it was all for show.

No one in this kindergarten seemed to even know who Averi’s biological father was.

At that same moment, Sadie was frantically tapping at her steering wheel. It was the lunchtime rush hour, and the traffic had come to a standstill. She didn’t want to miss Parents’ Day.

When she finally pulled over in front of the kindergarten, she all but jumped out of her car and sprinted toward the playground. Then, she saw Noah, and she immediately stopped in her tracks. He was sitting calmly with Averi, tinkering with play dough.

Sadie’s breath caught in her throat.

What was he doing here?

“Sadie,” Noah called out, pulling her back to her senses.

She walked over just as he stood up. “Why are you here?” she asked.

“I was just passing by and thought I’d drop in,” Noah replied with a shrug. Their conversation was interrupted when Betsey clapped her hands and announced, “Children, it’s time to gather round!”

Sadie walked past Noah and waved at Averi. “Go ahead, sweetheart. Your teacher is calling for you.”

Averi obediently stood up and toddled away to join the group of kids. Sadie was about to head over to the parents’ waiting area when Noah took her wrist in a gentle grip.

“I guess Alex doesn’t care that much about you and Averi, huh?”

Sadie whirled around, stunned by his words. “That’s not true,” she said, awkwardly pulling her hand free. “Alex is just busy.”

The look Noah gave her was piercing. “Have you ever thought about getting a stepfather for Averi?”

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