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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

but witnessing him protect Victoria and dote on Emma still ignited my anger and rekindled

that?" my mother asked, her eyes sharp

a smile. "Just an unwanted

phone buzzed with a text message: "Answer the phone,

maintained my composure as the phone

need to take this.

Emergency Escape Corridor, away from my mother's hearing, before answering

I demanded, my voice tight with barely

how you speak to your Alpha?" Ethan's deep voice rumbled through the

conscience behaves?" I countered.

and taking him away.

Taking a deep breath, I composed myself before

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as I reentered the

my expression carefully neutral. "Just some work matters

need

too late," she

you want me to call the nursing staff before I

"I can

stubborn independence, so like

her forehead, I left the ward, unaware that my

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until Olivia's footsteps faded down the corridor before throwing back my

seen the flash of pain in my daughter's eyes when that phone call came through. She was

I intended to find out

quickly, grateful that my condition had improved enough to allow short excursions. Slipping past the

expected-shift change provided the perfect

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

more importantly, discreet.

silver car," I instructed, pointing to Olivia's vehicle pulling