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.

Soren had first woken up, he was barely able to wiggle a finger. The most he could do was turn his head

a rigorous schedule to re-train his body bit by

left his vehicle. When the driver was back,

degree regardless of whatever blessing he received from the White Queen or

we had a whole exercise room where he could work

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

wouldn’t allow him to just sit in

chose to go back to work and give him some space so he didn’t have to wait until I was asleep to train. It was better so he

passed, and he had made great progress on his upper body. However, standing was still a challenge, and

I was pulled out from my thoughts about Soren. Someone

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

I shook my head.

neighborhood in Marno packland. Patrols went by frequently. In fact, I’d

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

corner. A cottage with white picket fences and

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

for the rent, but

got back from my job, almost as much as I loved seeing Soren

up, I pushed the front door

“I’m back,” I announced.

greeting me back. But He wasn’t there

the house,

my heart started

belly, I hurried faster through

hadn’t left the house

Suddenly, I paused.

something horrible had happened? The king could have sent men to get him and take him away from me. With Soren in his

could have left

me without telling me. Something

head. Soren was attacked, abducted, or…killed. My mind was in a mess and tears started

now? Why would this happen

house and out into the backyard and then stopped

toward me, staring off into space. The red-orange glow of the setting sun painted the

stared at Soren and

“Soren…?”

snapped out of whatever daze he was in and

around him, as he approached. The

“You…you’re walking!”

out. Just before I reached him, I slowed down. He might have been walking but I doubted he was up to his full

me into

the entire

his nose in my hair, then pulled back and kissed me hard on the lips. I

was almost out of breath, I

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