Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss
Chapter 131
Chapter 131
Katrina smiled softly as Clarence sat between her legs on the hospital bed. She was reading a colorful picture book to her daughter, who excitedly pointed at the animals and tried to name them. Katrina was healing steadily, though she still bore the marks of the attack- her bruises had shifted to dark purples and yellows, and bandages covered parts of her arms and legs. Clarence, too, had bandages on her arm, though the ones on her head had been removed. Despite everything, Clarence was in high spirits, giggling as she got another animal name correct. She wasn't having nightmares and found comfort in the familiarity of her mother's presence.
Kylan entered the room with a bag of food, a grin lighting up his face. "Well, look at my two favorite people up and at it!"
Katrina chuckled. "We're ready for a treat, and Clarence is doing really well."
"That's great to hear." He pulled the little hospital table closer. "I brought food because hospital meals are, well, not ideal." Katrina gave Clarence a playful squeeze. "Daddy is treating us, sweet girl!"
Clarence clapped her hands. "Yaaay!"
Kylan unpacked the food and sat down with them. Katrina smiled at the spread, a rare treat of fast food. "I'll help Clarence." She picked up a chicken nugget and fed it to her daughter. "Go ahead, honey, eat up."
Clarence giggled, munching happily. "Thank you!"
Katrina ruffled her hair affectionately and took a bite of her fries. "Mmm, just what I needed."
Kylan sipped his drink. "Good. I got milkshakes for both of you too, a special treat."
Clarence held her cup with both hands, sipping eagerly through the straw. "Yummy, Daddy!"
Katrina laughed. "A solid ten out of ten."
"Seems like it," Kylan said with a grin, though his mood shifted as his phone buzzed. He glanced at it, frowning slightly. It was another update from Isabella, his coworker, who seemed overly attentive since the incident. Isabella had been unusually interested in his absence from work, sending constant updates. Kylan texted back, politely asking her to stop for now, only to receive another reply from Ryan saying the group planned to visit today.
"Heads up," Kylan said with a wry smile. "The gang is dropping by to see you."
Katrina grinned. "It'll be nice to see everyone. I've missed them."
"It'll be good for you to have company," Kylan agreed. "But no overexerting yourself, okay? Rest when you need to."
She looked at Kylan seriously. "You and Clarence should be resting at home now."
"No," Kylan said firmly.
"But-"
"We're not leaving you," he interrupted, his tone brooking no argument.
Katrina sighed but relented. "Alright."
Just then, Dr. Lee walked in. "Good morning, Mrs. Ross. You're showing excellent signs of recovery. If you're ready, you could go home today."
Katrina's eyes widened. "Really? Can I?" She turned to Kylan with hope.
Kylan smiled warmly. "Yeah." He stood up, already gathering their things. "Where do I sign?"
"This way," the doctor replied. "I'll also prepare a prescription for her medications."
Katrina lifted Clarence off the bed, setting her on her feet. "Want to go home, sweetheart?"
Clarence nodded enthusiastically. "Please!"
"Let's get moving then," Kylan said as he packed their belongings.
After Dr. Lee removed Katrina's IV and patched up the needle marks, Kylan carried Clarence and wrapped an arm around Katrina's shoulders. "Thank you, doctor," Kylan said before kissing Katrina's cheek. "Let's go home." On their way out, the doctor cautioned, "Be gentle with her. Her ribs are still fragile, so no strenuous activity and plenty of rest."
of
outside, Kylan helped Katrina sit on a bench while Clarence
Kylan said, heading to
the sun," Katrina said softly, her eyes closing briefly
car seat before helping Katrina into the front. "Let's get you home," he said, concern flickering across his face as he noticed her wince. "Are you okay? Do you want to go back inside?" "No," Katrina replied firmly. "I don't want to
gave her hand a squeeze. "I
like... nothing ever
gently. "I cleaned up and had someone fix the
trembled into a smile. "You did an
you okay staying
home. I won't let what happened
girl," Kylan said proudly,
Clarence toddled over with her stuffed panda. "Here, Mommy,"
panda and smiled. "Thank
her mother's face with kisses.
too," Katrina said, feeling her heart swell
the hospital. They came bearing flowers, balloons, and an assortment of gifts. Clarence ran to them, arms wide open. "Hello, sweetheart!" Aaron scooped her up, making her
Clarence said, hugging
"Love you
too," he said warmly, kissing her forehead before carrying her over to
sight of her brother. "Good
"How are you feeling? Though, I guess that's a silly
giggled softly. "It's okay. I'm doing much better,
you flowers, but I bet Kylan's going to give me a
you like it. I thought it'd be perfect for snuggling up while you recover. Plus, it'll come in handy when the baby
to her cheek. "I'm a
us in
Kylan with a playful grin. "You told everyone what I
him a teasing look. "Stop
her another gift. "This one's
the fluffy hoodie inside. "For comfort," Max
love it. Thank you
replacement tea set for the one that had been broken. "You guys are amazing. Thank you for
out a stuffed bear. "This is for you," she said
and hugged it. "It's adorable. Thank you, Isabella. And thank you for holding down the fort at Kylan's work while he's been with
for a moment before nodding. "Of course.
eyes flickered toward Clarence, who was playing with Kylan and Aaron. A pang of guilt swept over
Clarence doing?"
"She's doing really well. Her bandage should come off tomorrow. She's such a
Isabella said,
men exchanged cautious glances. They had noticed Isabella's frequent calls and texts to Kylan when they were still back at the company and couldn't shake off their suspicions anymore. Harry, who had noticed the signs later
like how she looked at Katrina the last time
conversation, stepped over. "Alright,
finally admitted, "We think Isabella's up to something. She's too
out for Katrina, but I've got it handled. Let's
uneasy looks but nodded,
going?" Ryan asked when
"There's no lead yet. It seems that the burglar who wanted to harm Kate disappeared in
the group. "You might want to consider our suspicions, Kylan. It's good to be
sighed and nodded. "Alright. I will." He went to scoop up Clarence and glanced at the group. "Sorry, everyone, but Katrina's due for her medication soon, and
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