Chapter 908
Holden’s response was a silence that spoke volumes, his head unmoving, his brows furrowing ever so slightly.
Yet, he didn’t reject her touch, nor did he push her away.
In the wake of his reaction, Sadie blinked back tears, her voice taking on a pitiful tone.
“Are you mad at me?” After a pause, she continued, her words a mix of apology and yearning, “I‘m sorry, it’s all my fault.
Can you forgive me this time?”
But even as her words flowed, her hands continued to explore Holden’s form, fingers intentionally brushing against his abdomen.
Observing Holden’s unyielding silence, Sadie closed the distance between them.
Her expression was a blend of vulnerability and allure as she squatted before him, her gaze Lifting to meet his.
Her eyes, still slightly reddened from tears, held a helpless plea as they locked onto Holden’s.
Her hands found purchase on his knees, her posture revealing the graceful Line of her neck and shoulder.
Holden’s gaze remained on her, his silent scrutiny sending Sadie’s heart into a sprint.
Her fingers reached out tentatively, a cautious attempt to intertwine with his.
Then, abruptly, Holden’s hand closed around her wrist, tugging her into an embrace that erased the space between them.
The scent of alcohol hung faintly about him, quickening Sadie’s heartbeat.
Holden’s touch traced the contour of her eyebrows and eyes, his proximity undeniable.
His breath, a whisper of warmth, danced over Sadie’s lips, igniting a spark of excitement.
Within Sadie, a triumphant feeling took root, her flirtations seemingly finding purchase.
Her arms wound around Holden’s neck, anticipation of a ki*s hanging between them.
But in the very moment when anticipation peaked, when the ki*s seemed inevitable, Holden shattered the moment, slapping a piece of paper onto her face.
His voice turned cold, as he inquired, “What is this?”
With a mix of emotions swirling within her, Sadie picked up the paper.
The very check she had handed over to the nanny just moments ago lay before her eyes.
In that instant, a palpable weight pressed upon her heart, and a cold sweat erupted across her body.
She reflexively pinched her palm, seeking solace in the sharp sensation.
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Gracefully, she descended onto the soft carpet, clutching the check as if it held the answers to her racing thoughts.
Tearfully, she murmured, “Her negligence led to Adele’s mishap, so I had to dismiss her.
Yet, she was a loyal presence, nurturing us over time.
Hence, I granted her a private compensation.
I implore you not to be aggrieved by this Lapse born of momentary weakness.
”
Holden’s silence felt like a verdict, his frigid gaze scrutinizing Sadie’s soul.
Then, after an eternity of contemplation, his voice pierced the tension.
“Attend to your own affairs.
I don’t want to see a repeat of today’s incident.
”
His words brought Sadie an unexpected exhale of relief, realizing that the nanny had refrained from exposing her.
With a soft inhalation, she Looked towards Holden, her demeanor seeking to appease, and softly intoned, “I’ll hire a more professional nanny later.
”
But Holden replied, “No need.
Adele’s situation mandate your personal attention, as her mother.
”
Startled, Sadie widened her eyes, and she voiced her dissent, “But I’m about to start filming a movie soon, and it’s arduous for me to bring Adele onto the set.
”