Chapter 575

Chapter 575:

“Actually, we…” Sadie tried to explain again, but bailed in the end. She quickly turned away and escaped back into the fitting room. After changing back into her clothes, she grabbed Averi’s hand and practically dragged him to the door.

“Let’s go, Averi.”

Noah didn’t stop her, but his expression turned a little wistful. He turned to the saleswoman and nodded toward the dress Sadie had tried on.

“Please tailor that dress to fit her measurements.”

“Certainly, sir!” The saleswoman was so happy. “How would you like to pay?”

Noah handed over a black card.

“Please wait a moment.” The saleswoman took the card.

Noah said nothing more as she wrapped up the transaction. Then he walked out of the shop to catch up with Sadie and Averi. After having a late supper, they drove home in absolute silence.

Neither Sadie nor Noah said a word, and the air inside the car soon grew heavy with tension.

Averi kept glancing back and forth between his mother and Noah. Even at his young age, he could sense that something was not right.

“Mommy, why aren’t you saying anything?” Averi couldn’t help but ask.

Sadie was at a loss for words.

Then Averi turned his attention to Noah.

“Mr. Wall, did you do something to upset Mommy?”

“No, I didn’t,” Noah replied calmly.

“Then why aren’t you both talking?” Averi continued to probe. He was met with yet another stretch of silence as the adults unanimously opted to avoid the subject.

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The next day.

The first rays of morning sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on Sadie’s delicate face.

She slowly opened her eyes and stretched. There was a spark of determination in her gaze.

Today was the design competition, the day she would face off against Vivi.

Taking a deep breath, Sadie got out of bed. She washed up and went to her vanity to prepare herself.

She looked at her reflection in the mirror—her skin was flawless as polished porcelain, her eyes bright and clear. She pulled her lustrous black hair into an elegant bun to accentuate her slender neck. Sadie chose a white pantsuit—simple yet chic—and paired it with nude heels. She was the picture of elegance and strength.

She struck a confident pose in front of the mirror and smiled.

“You can do this, Sadie!” she whispered to herself, her voice ringing out with resolve.

Just then, there was a soft knock on the bedroom door.

“Come in,” Sadie called out without thinking.

Noah stepped into the room, already dressed in a tailored black suit that complimented his tall frame.

He glanced at Sadie in the mirror, his eyes flashing with barely concealed admiration.

“Off to work?” Noah asked, his voice low and tender. He walked up to her and gently placed his hands on her shoulders.

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