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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."

care of her,"

on a bench while Clarence bounced

here," Kylan said, heading to bring the car

sun," Katrina said softly, her eyes closing briefly as

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 go back. Just a little sore-I'll be fine." She smiled faintly. "All I need is rest and my

gave her hand a squeeze.

the family finally arrived home.

nothing ever

gently. "I cleaned up and had someone fix the place

smile. "You did an amazing

you okay staying

nodded resolutely. "It's our home. I

my girl," Kylan said proudly, kissing

the sofa, Clarence toddled over with her

hugged the panda and smiled. "Thank

peppered her mother's face with

too," Katrina said, feeling her heart swell with

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 up, making her giggle. "How's my

Uncle Aaron!" Clarence

laughed. "Love you too, little

you too," he said warmly, kissing her forehead before

at the sight of her brother.

settled into the chair beside her. "How are you feeling? Though, I guess that's a silly

softly. "It's okay. I'm doing much better,

was painful to hear how badly you got hurt." He then handed her a present. "I brought you flowers, but I bet Kylan's going to give me a death glare for it." Katrina laughed lightly. "Thank you, Ryan." She carefully opened the gift, her eyes lighting up at

snuggling up while

cheek. "I'm a sucker for

know-Kylan let us in on

turned to Kylan with a playful grin. "You told everyone what

nodded. "I might've mentioned a thing or two." He then noticed Katrina giving him a teasing look. "Stop staring at me like that," Kylan muttered, his voice soft but feigned

stepped forward, handing her another

the fluffy hoodie inside. "For

Thank you so much!" Katrina

was even a replacement tea set for the one that had been broken.

a stuffed bear. "This is for

And thank you

a moment before nodding.

eyes flickered toward Clarence, who was playing with Kylan and Aaron. A pang of guilt swept over her-she

doing?" Isabella

bandage should come off tomorrow. She's such a brave little

Isabella said,

other 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 than everyone else, leaned toward Ryan and whispered, "There's something off about her." Ryan nodded. "Agreed. She's a little too interested in

"I don't like how she looked at Katrina the last

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

think Isabella's up to something. She's

"I appreciate you looking out for Katrina, but

uneasy looks but nodded, trusting Kylan

asked

"There's no lead yet. It seems that the burglar who wanted to harm Kate disappeared in

"You might want to consider our suspicions, Kylan. It's good

at the group. "Sorry, everyone, but Katrina's

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