Lost Love and New Beginnings

Chad was already sitting by Sadie's side when she woke up.

"You're awake, Sadie. You've been unconscious for a day.

"Why did you leave alone last night? I looked all around for you. I only found out later that you passed out and got admitted to the hospital."

Chad's concern looked real, but Sadie did not bother to act alongside him. She replied coldly, "I left first because I wasn't feeling well."

"Does it hurt anywhere? Is it your stomach again? I made some nutritious soup for you. Have some! It will warm you up."

Chad opened a thermos beside him and poured out a bowl of soup. He scooped some soup with a spoon and gently blew on it before feeding it to Sadie.

"You're not feeling well, Sadie. Let me feed you."

Sadie frowned. She did not understand why Chad kept acting like he still loved her.

He had gotten everything he wanted. Why was he still doing this with her?

Was there a final revenge plot he had not gone through with yet that required him to continue this pretense with her?

Chad felt a little guilty when he noticed Sadie looking at him strangely.

"Why are you looking at me that way, Sadie? Did I do something wrong?"

Sadie took a deep breath and controlled her emotions. She said, "I'm fine. I can feed myself."

Chad did not object. "Have more soup. I'll fill the tub with hot water, so you can take a bath after you're done eating.

"I know how particular you are with hygiene. You must be feeling uncomfortable after a day and night of not washing up."

Sadie's fingers stiffened slightly.

Chad was putting up a really good show. He could totally qualify as an actor. He remembered all of her habits well.

Sadie hid the emotions in her eyes and drank her soup numbly. Suddenly, Chad's phone buzzed.

Numerous messages popped up on his phone. They were from Josie.

[Chad, why are you with that old woman? Hurry back. I'm waiting for you in your favorite outfit!]

[By the way, remember to get a nurse to disinfect you before you return from the hospital. That old woman's body is dirty. Make sure you don't get us infected.]

[Can you find a way to make her move out? She's dirty, Chad. She'll just stick out like a sore thumb if she stays with us.]

Sadie felt chills all over when she saw the messages. They made her feel even worse.

She was dirty?

Sadie had given herself only to Chad and had never slept with another man. She thought this was the greatest respect she could give him.

When they started dating, she had talked about changing jobs numerous times, but Chad always objected.

He told her that his company was at a critical point in its climb in the business world and that he needed her network to help him. The company could not survive without her.

Sadie believed him, but Chad took her trust for granted and even lied to her about business dealings.

She had no idea whether to describe Chad as generous or ruthless.

Chad walked out to see Sadie's pale face. He frowned with worry and placed the back of his hand against her forehead.

"Why do you look so pale, Sadie? I'll call the doctor over."

Sadie stopped him. "It's fine. I'll be okay after some rest."

It was not long before the end of the month arrived. Sadie could leave forever in a few days.

Chad was worried but still nodded. "We should be trying on our wedding outfits tomorrow, Sadie, but your condition isn't allowing you to move about.

"Josie looks around your size. Why don't I get her to stand in for you tomorrow? We'll share the pictures with you, and you can decide which wedding gowns you like best."

Sadie looked at him and said with a smile, "If you can change the woman trying on the wedding gowns so easily, it won't be difficult for you to change you bride, too, right?"