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Chapter 255

I frowned in confusion. The distinctive scent was unmistakable-Amber Crest

Restaurant. But Lucas had called a different

establishment during our drive.

"The medical center changed its meal service provider recently," my mother commented, oblivious to my confusion. "The food is

quite good."

I played along, not wanting to worry her. "That's nice. I'm glad they're taking good care of you."

As we ate, I caught Lucas's eye: The slight narrowing of his gaze told me he'd also recognized the distinctive aroma of the

premium venison that could only come from Amber Crest. Only Ethan could have arranged this, a gesture that stirred conflicting

emotions within me.

After dinner, Lucas checked his watch and sighed regretfully. "I'm afraid I have a prior commitment I can't reschedule."

I nodded in understanding. "Go ahead. I'll stay a bit longer with my mother."

He hesitated, clearly reluctant to leave me alone. "I can send a car for you later."

"I'll be fine," I assured him. "Thank you for everything today."

After Lucas left, my mother and I chatted about inconsequential things, both of us grateful for the peaceful moment amidst the

chaos of our lives.

The vibration of my phone interrupted our conversation. Ethan Stone's name flashed on the screen.

I immediately declined the call, my heart racing despite my outward calm. I had believed I could face him calmly after everything

and dote on

mother asked, her

forced a smile. "Just an

message: "Answer the phone, or you'll

as the phone

need to take this.

stepped out into the Emergency Escape Corridor, away from my mother's hearing,

my voice

you speak to your Alpha?" Ethan's deep

being with a conscience behaves?" I countered. "Oh wait, you don't

he accused. "Releasing Connor and

comment. Taking a deep breath, I

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she asked as I reentered

my expression carefully neutral. "Just some work

need my

late,"

my things. "Do you want me to call

away my concern. "I can manage. I'm not completely helpless

stubborn independence, so like my own. "I'll see you tomorrow,

a final kiss to her forehead, I left the ward, unaware that my mother's eyes followed me with

(Evelyn's POV)

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the corridor before throwing back my covers. My legs were unsteady as I

my daughter's

and I intended to

that my condition had improved enough to

than expected-shift change provided

Martin Briggs, a taxi driver I'd used several times during my

more importantly, discreet.

silver car," I instructed, pointing to