Chapter 26

Gideon leaned against the wall, glancing at his watch as he waited. His sharp eyes, always calculating, flicked toward the bathroom door. Moments later, Sadie emerged, her face calm, a faint smile playing on her lips. "All done. Let's go back," she said lightly. On the drive back, Sadie leaned her head against the car window, pretending to nap. Gideon sat beside her, ever watchful, maintaining his protective posture. However, her thoughts were elsewhere. She was worried about whether the note...