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Chapter_76
Kathleen’s face tightened when she saw the three kids emerge from the kitchen. “What are you brats doing here?” she sneered, her tone harsh.
Brenda stood protectively in front of the children, trying to block Kathleen’s view of Sadie’s room. “You have no business here, Kathleen. Leave, now,” she said firmly.
“Leave?” Kathleen scoffed, her eyes flashing with contempt. “I’ve had enough of this nonsense. I came to speak to Sadie, and I won’t leave until I do.” She pushed past Brenda, who was attempting to hold her back, and made her way toward Sadie’s room.
“Mommy!” Mia called out, holding onto Brenda’s leg, her small face full of concern. “Who is she? Why is she being so mean?”
Sadie, hearing the commotion, quickly pulled herself together, though every movement sent sharp pain through her body. She wasn’t about to let Kathleen upset her children. Gripping the doorframe for support, she slowly made her way to the living room.
“Kathleen,” Sadie’s voice was calm but firm. “What are you doing here?”
Kathleen turned sharply, her eyes narrowing at Sadie. “I came to see you,” she said, her tone dripping with disdain. “But it seems you’re too weak to deal with me right now.”
Sadie took a deep breath, trying not to let Kathleen’s words affect her. “I don’t need to entertain you right now. Please leave. You’re upsetting my children.”
Kathleen’s lips curled into a smug smile. “Your children? What, are you trying to act all innocent now? We both know the kind of person you really are, Sadie.”
Before Sadie could respond, Noah stepped forward, his little fists clenched. “You leave Mommy alone!” he shouted. “You’re not welcome here!”
Brenda hurried to his side, kneeling down to gently pull him back. “Noah, sweetheart, it’s okay,” she whispered softly, but her gaze was fierce as she directed it at Kathleen. “You should leave, now.”
Kathleen’s eyes flashed with annoyance, but she held her ground, glaring at Sadie. “I’m not done with you, Sadie Roth. You think you can just hide behind your children and expect me to go away? You’re mistaken.”
Sadie’s patience was wearing thin. “Leave my house, Kathleen. Now.”
Kathleen glared at her for a moment longer, her expression filled with venom. “Fine,” she spat, turning on her heel. “I’ll go, but this isn’t over. You’ll see.” She stormed out, slamming the door behind her.
Brenda sighed in relief, her hands shaking slightly from the confrontation. “Thank you, Miss Sadie, for keeping calm.”
Sadie nodded, her face pale from the pain, but she forced a smile for the children. “It’s okay, kids. Mommy’s fine.”
Noah didn’t seem convinced. “Mommy, you’re still hurting, aren’t you?”
Sadie bit her lip, trying to push the pain aside. “I’m okay, sweetheart. Just a little tired.”
Mia walked up and hugged her tightly, “We’ll take care of you, Mommy.”
Tears welled up in Sadie’s eyes as she hugged her children back. “Thank you, my darlings. You all are my strength.”
Brenda helped settle the children back down, and the rest of the afternoon passed quietly, though Sadie couldn’t shake the feeling that this was just the beginning of more trouble with Kathleen. Still, she would not let her worries affect her children. They needed her to be strong.
