?Chapter 1001:


    “Thanks.” Sadie hung up and tossed the phone onto the passenger seat. Taking a deep breath, she started the engine and merged into traffic. The drive felt endless. Her mind kept circling back to that brief, unexpected encounter, and that initial feeling of dread seemed to grow with every passing minute.


    Half an hourter, she finally arrived at Jazmah Hopevale Hospital. Sadie headed straight to the obstetrics department, where her doctor was already waiting.


    She underwent a series of tests, and after reviewing the results, the doctor gave her a reassuring smile.


    “Everything looks great, Ms. Hudson. Your baby’s development is right on track. Just make sure you get plenty of rest and avoid overexerting yourself.”


    The doctor continued with a few more reminders, but Sadie only nodded absentmindedly, her thoughts elsewhere.


    “Thank you, doctor.” She took the printed report and stepped out of the consultation room, still lost in her thoughts.


    She had nned to visit Wall Manor to see her son, Averi, but as she exited the building, she ran into yet another familiar face.


    The woman was dressed in a high-end suit,pleted by a cream-colored cashmere coat—a ring symbol of opulence.


    Her carefully painted face was tight with impatience.


    Hailey Burgess.


    Sadie stopped in her tracks and frowned. What was Hailey doing here? Her eyes instinctively drifted to Hailey’s stomach. It was hard to see much due to the thick coat, but she thought she could detect a slight protrusion.


    Was Hailey really carrying Noah’s child?


    ???????? ???????? ???? ???? ????????????????: g????????ν????????????


    Sadie felt a surge of conflicting emotions at the thought.


    Hailey was about tosh out at the person who dared to bump into her, but she froze when she saw that it was none other than Sadie.


    Her irritation was instantly reced by a taunting smile. “Well, well, well, if it isn’t Ms. Hudson.” Hailey’s tone was far from friendly as she looked Sadie up and down, her gaze finally resting on the report in Sadie’s hand.


    Hailey brought a hand to her mouth and feigned surprise. “Oh, my. Are you ill, Ms. Hudson?” As if the obvious malice in her voice wasn’t enough, her smile twisted into a mocking smirk.


    “But then again, you’re young, beautiful, and skilled. I’m sure men are lining up at your doorstep. It’s only right that you pay regr visits to the obstetrics department. After all, with a love life as colorful as yours, you need to take every precaution, right?”


    Sadie’s face hardened at the insinuation. Hailey was as insufferable as ever.


    “Ms. Burgess,” Sadie bit out, her tone sharp with warning. “I would advise you to be careful with your words.”


    .


    .


    .