Chapter 780

Chapter 125 : If This Was the Last Night Pt. 1

“Heather, you’re going to be missed!” Piper gave me a tight hug. It was my last day working at the Hill’s Clinic.

“I’ll miss you too, Piper.” I hugged her back. “Thanks for everything, and sorry that I kinda bailed on you and your brother. It’s just—”

Piper shook her head. “No, not at all! I totally understand that you want to focus on getting your place ready for the baby. Your due day is less than two months away, and you’ve got to do what’s best for you and your family.”

Victor came around the corner, joining us in our goodbyes. “Piper, why don’t you close down the clinic? I’ll walk Heather out.”

“Yes, sir!” Piper playfully saluted her brother and left us.

“Victor, please, there’s no need,” I argued, shaking my head.

“Actually, there is, Heather. You’ve helped out so much and with it being so close to your due date, I want to make sure you’re safe as long as you’re around. It is sort of my responsibility as your doctor.”

“Well, in that case, thanks a lot.”

He walked me toward my new home. As much as I didn’t want to take up any more of his time, as a pregnant woman, I was a lot safer with a former elite warrior walking me home.

It was almost dinner time now, and the sun was getting ready to set. Still, the streets seemed busier than ever with everyone heading home after a long day at work.

“Heather…”

I paused and glanced at Victor. “Yes?”

“Did you resign because of what I said a few weeks ago?” he looked at me with deep concern.

I took a half-step back. “No. Victor, no. That’s not the reason at all. It’s just time for me to move on.”

Victor sighed and nodded. I could see the relief on his face.

“Well, in that case… you know you’re always welcome back. Any time. Even after you have the baby. You’re family, alright?”

“Thank you, Victor. That means a lot.” I nodded to him.

“Hopefully, Heather, our paths will cross again.” Victor grinned at me.

“I hope so, too,” I said honestly. Piper and Victor had taken good care of me. I wished that life would treat them well. “You know, you don’t need to walk me all the way back. This is far enough. My new neighborhood is very nice and safe.”

“Are you sure?”

“One hundred percent!” Smiling, I stepped closer and gave him a friendly hug. “May the Goddess Bless you, Victor. You take care, too.”

Victor nodded as I released him. I left him on the sidewalk as I headed home.

About a month ago, we moved to a much nicer neighborhood. We even got ourselves a cottage for more space. A small one-bedroom apartment wasn’t big enough for Soren’s recovery, nor would it be enough for a baby.

his head and wink at me. It took him

put himself on a rigorous

the driver was back, although the vehicle was in perfect condition, unfortunately, the driver lost all his driving skills and he

weakened his muscles to a degree regardless of whatever blessing he received from the White Queen or the healing spell I’d been pouring into him. Physical therapy to rebuild his strength and range of motion was still

house, we had a whole exercise room where he could work on his

so hard that he was almost hurting his body. I asked him to slow things down. Seeing how worried I

the type to give up, and his pride wouldn’t allow him to just sit in bed and wait for me to take

didn’t have to wait until I was asleep to train. It was better so he could rest at night and

passed, and he had made great progress on his upper body. However, standing

I was pulled out from my thoughts about Soren. Someone was watching

turned on even though the sun hadn’t fully set yet. There were a couple of people rushing back home. I also heard kids laughing

I shook my head.

secure neighborhood in Marno packland. Patrols went by frequently. In fact, I’d just seen a few after Victor left

the edge of her own lawn to worry about anything. I

I picked up my pace as I turned the corner. A cottage with white picket fences and a well

two-story, three bedroom bungalow. The lights in the house were on and the soft yellow glow through the window made it look so warm and welcoming. I also loved that the backyard extended into a small woods, which eventually led to a cliff overlooking

but luckily, I’d saved enough to afford

when I got back from my job, almost as much as I loved seeing Soren after work every day. Absence does make the heart grow

pushed the

“I’m back,” I announced.

greeting me back. But He

going through the house,

sank and my

I hurried faster

house on his own since waking up! He couldn’t get very far with his

Suddenly, I paused.

sent men to get him and take him away from me. With Soren in his current state, there

could have left on

wouldn’t leave me without telling me. Something must have

was attacked, abducted, or…killed. My mind was

us now? Why would this happen right as things were finally getting

to the back of the house and out into the backyard and

was standing in the garden with his back toward me, staring off into space. The red-orange glow of the setting

rubbed my eyes and stared at Soren and all

“Soren…?”

He snapped out of whatever daze he was in and immediately

bird, a golden halo of light around him, as he approached. The flaming

“You…you’re walking!”

I reached him, I slowed down.

us and took me into his arms.

the entire day

my hair, then pulled back and kissed me hard on the lips. I melted into him,

was almost out of

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