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Chapter_28
Sadie’s heart was racing as she watched Ronan from behind the pillar. His presence was a sudden reminder of her past—a time when she had been in a completely different place in her life, filled with hope and love. But now, her world felt like it was crumbling around her. The image of Ronan, still as handsome and poised as ever, made her stomach churn with a mix of emotions—nostalgia, regret, and a deep, painful yearning.
She knew she had to focus. There was no room for distractions, not when her life had taken such a dramatic turn. She was no longer the ambitious, hopeful woman she had once been. Now, she was just trying to keep her head above water in a situation that seemed to get worse by the minute.
David, noticing her hesitation, nudged her gently. “You okay?” he asked quietly, a hint of concern in his voice.
Sadie snapped out of her reverie and nodded, adjusting the oversized cap on her head. “Yeah, I’m fine,” she murmured, even though her mind was anything but calm.
Ronan had already entered the building, flanked by his bodyguards. Sadie stood there for a moment longer, then forced herself to turn away, her eyes focused on the ground. She couldn’t afford to let herself get caught up in the past—not when her present felt like it was falling apart.
“Come on, let’s finish the patrol,” David said, breaking her thoughts.
Sadie followed him, feeling the weight of the security uniform pressing down on her shoulders, reminding her of how far she had fallen. Once, she had worn suits and walked with a sense of purpose. Now, she was in a too-large uniform, a mere pawn in a game she didn’t fully understand. The thought made her stomach twist.
She tried to push Ronan out of her mind, but his presence lingered in the back of her thoughts. He had always been the picture of grace and elegance, and seeing him again stirred up feelings she thought were long buried. But there was no time for that now. Her life had taken a sharp turn, and she had to adapt, no matter how humiliating it felt.
The parking lot was almost eerily quiet, the only sound the soft hum of the fluorescent lights overhead. Sadie walked beside David, her footsteps heavy as she tried to focus on her new, humbling role. She could feel the stares of the other security guards when they saw her, and although they were teasing, it didn’t help the sting of her situation.
David broke the silence, trying to lighten the mood. “Don’t worry. This job won’t be so bad. You just gotta keep your head down, do your rounds, and don’t get too involved in any of the drama. People here don’t like to get too close.”
Sadie barely registered his words. Her mind was still on Ronan, and now, Micah’s cold, calculated actions. Every part of her wanted to lash out, to demand an explanation, but she knew that wouldn’t get her anywhere. Micah was untouchable, and no matter what she said, she would never win.
After a few minutes of silence, David spoke again, his tone lighter. “You’ll get used to it here, trust me. It’s not all bad. Just think of it as a new start. You never know, you might even meet someone interesting.”
Sadie shot him a look, but her thoughts were elsewhere. Someone interesting? she thought, rolling her eyes internally. She didn’t care about meeting anyone new. The only person she cared about was herself—and even that was becoming harder and harder to recognize.
As she continued her patrol, the echoes of Ronan’s face, his elegance, and the hurtful reminder of how far she had fallen haunted her, but she pressed forward. There was nothing else she could do.
