Chapter 904

Kai’s resolve melted as he looked into Lana’s eyes, glistening with the trails of recent tears.

“Madelyn’s sick,” Kai said with a soft voice. “She’s fresh out of surgery and still not out of the woods. I need to go see how she’s doing.”

Lana moved closer and wrapped her arms around him, “Can I tag along this time? I won’t make any fuss, I swear. I just want to stick by you. We need you around more, for me and the baby, deal?”

Down in the underground parking lot of their apartment, Kai made sure Lana’s seat belt was secure, “Stick with me when we get there, okay? And don’t worry about the folks there; they’re

harmless.”

“Got it. I’ll stay put, no worries,” Lana said, her voice laced with excitement at the prospect of accompanying him.

The previous night’s snowstorm had left a chill in the air, prompting Kai to crank up the car’s heat before he gently straightened her scarf, “If anything feels off, you tell me, alright?”

“Alright,” she answered.

moment as they drove. The car glided steadily over the snow- cleared streets until they arrived at the Jent residence.

to relieve Kai

arm around Lana’s shoulder and said, “Watch your step on those

made their way upstairs, Lana stayed close behind Kai. Once he had

major issue. Madelyn has a high fever, but I’ve given her the medication to bring it down. She’ll

after she wakes up.”

checking her, Kai pondered, ‘Zach acted quicker than I thought. He doesn’t strike me as the kind to get all romantic and propose on one knee

Madelyn.’

saying, “Head down and wait for me, will you? If

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Lana nodded in agreement.

out of the room. After the door closed, Kai and Zach went to the study in silent understanding. Kai sat on the couch, leaned back, and crossed his legs comfortably. “Aren’t you rushing into this a

maintained a steady voice, “She will adapt to her

his time, leaving him no moment for relaxation, much less for a smoke. As the sharp taste of nicotine filled his mouth, he posed a thought to Zach, “Perhaps consider

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