She had to do something to solidify her position as Holden's future wife. She couldn't afford to be exposed now, especially with their wedding approaching.

Thinking of that, Sadie composed herself and put on a smile. Then, she walked over to Adele. She felt that as long as she controlled Adele, she still had leverage on Holden.

That evening, Holden returned home from the hospital.

When he walked inside the villa, he saw Adele in the living room, her face smeared with cake.

Holden's heart melted like butter, and he walked over to wipe his lovely daughter's face as he held her in his arms.

At this time, Adele carefully forked a piece of cake and brought it to Holden's mouth, whispering, "Daddy, eat. Mommy made it."

Adele was still stammering, and her sentences weren't very coherent yet. But the fact that she was willing to speak delighted Holden.

He took the cake she handed him. He was happy to see that there was at Least some improvement in her condition. Holden sat down with his daughter, and the two ate the cake happily. Adele lowered her head to fork some more cake and then looked up at Holden.

"Mommy is good. Adele likes Mommy. Daddy, be nice to Mommy," she stammered.

Hearing Adele stringing together so many words, Holden's heart swelled in pride, and he ruffled her soft hair affectionately.

He envisioned a future where Adele would live a normal life like any other child.

Just then, Sadie emerged from the kitchen with freshly baked cookies, basked in a welcoming glow. Her eyes glimmered at the sight of Holden smiling warmly at Adele, and she instantly assumed the picturesque role of the ideal wife and mother. Accompanied by the sweet smell of baked goods, she approached them with a gentle smile on her lips and said, “Holden, I made some pastries. Adele loves them. Would you like to have some, too?"

"I've already eaten," Holden replied, his tone casual as he maintained a front of normalcy.

Sadie's smile didn't falter, and she didn't press him to eat, either.

Instead, she lifted Adele in her arms, took the fork, and fed her some more pastry. As she did, she gently ushered her into speaking.

"Adele, is this yummy?"

Adele didn't reply, her eyes wandering in a childlike manner. Sadie didn't get frustrated and continued to coax her into speaking.

Finally, with Sadie's guidance, Adele nodded cutely and agreed, “Yummy ."

Holden observed their exchange with satisfaction. He was pleased to see Sadie helping Adele develop and Adele responding in return. It was a rare moment for him to witness as it was one of the times he didn't immediately retreat to his study but chose to keep them company when he returned home.

Sadie felt a sense of triumph at the sight of Holden lingering around, gazing at them fondly. She realized the significance of Adele and her aptness in capturing Holden's attention for an unusually Long time.