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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 her,"

Katrina sit on a bench while Clarence

Kylan said, heading to bring the car

sitting here in the sun," Katrina said softly, her eyes closing briefly

noticed her wince. "Are you okay? Do you want to go back inside?" "No," Katrina replied firmly. "I don't want to go back. Just a little sore-I'll be fine." She

a squeeze. "I can

a stop at the pharmacy for her medications, the family finally arrived home. As Kylan guided Katrina inside, she froze, her

nothing ever happened,"

cleaned up and had someone fix the place

smile. "You did an

you okay

I won't let what happened ruin

said proudly, kissing her

sofa, Clarence toddled over with her stuffed panda. "Here, Mommy," she said

panda and smiled. "Thank

her mother's face with kisses.

feeling her

and Emily, and Aaron and Maine arrived at the hospital. They came bearing flowers, balloons, and an assortment of gifts. Clarence ran to them, arms wide open. "Hello, sweetheart!" Aaron scooped her

Uncle Aaron!" Clarence said,

laughed. "Love you

him tightly. "Love you too," he said warmly, kissing

at the sight of her brother.

are you feeling? Though, I guess that's a silly

giggled softly. "It's okay. I'm doing

hurt." He then handed her a present. "I brought you flowers, but I bet Kylan's going to give me a death glare for

glad you like it. I thought it'd be perfect for snuggling up while

pressed the blanket to her cheek. "I'm a sucker for

us in on that little

turned to Kylan with a playful grin. "You told

Katrina giving him a teasing look. "Stop staring at me like that," Kylan muttered, his voice soft but

her another

the

love it. Thank you so much!"

set for

closer, holding out a stuffed bear. "This is for you," she said with

Isabella. And thank you for holding down the

before nodding.

eyes flickered toward Clarence, who was playing with Kylan and Aaron. A pang of guilt swept over her-she hadn't intended for the little girl to

Clarence doing?" Isabella

bandage should come off tomorrow. She's such a

Isabella said, her

shake off their suspicions anymore. Harry, who had noticed the signs later than

she looked at Katrina the last time we saw her. Like

stepped over. "Alright, you two-what's

something. She's too invested in all this, and it's setting off

gaze sharpening. "I appreciate you looking out for Katrina,

exchanged uneasy looks but nodded, trusting Kylan

asked

surrounded by their friends. "There's no lead yet. It seems that the burglar who wanted to harm Kate disappeared in thin air. But I will

want to consider

He went to scoop up Clarence and glanced at the group. "Sorry, everyone, but Katrina's due for her medication soon, and it'll make her

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