Chapter 32
Episode 32
Did the Gamora feel that Sadies Father let Her in on their secrets before His untimely disappearance and death? Why hasn't Sadie ever spoken about Her adopted Mother?
The scent of brine and blooming tulips clung to the air as Hans and Sadie strolled along the canals of Amsterdam. Sunlight dappled the water, painting shifting patterns on the ancient brickwork. Sadie, her eyes alight with the wonder of it all, pointed out gabled houses and impossibly narrow boats, her laughter a bright counterpoint to the gentle lapping of the water. Hans watched her, a warmth spreading through him that had nothing to do with the pleasant spring weather. He found himself cataloging every detail: the way her nose crinkled when she smiled, the thoughtful pause before she spoke, the easy grace with which she navigated cobblestone streets.
Later, back in the hushed opulence of their hotel, the concierge’s grave announcement of a telegram shattered the idyllic bubble. Hans’s gut tightened as he took the envelope. The crisp paper felt cold against his fingers. He recognized the subtle, almost imperceptible insignia of the Gamoras. With a growing sense of dread, he unfolded the message. "Sadie. We must travel to Istanbul. Something has come up." The words were stark