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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

while Clarence bounced on her lap, her

said, heading

sitting here in the sun," Katrina said softly, her

her 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

her hand a squeeze. "I can do

a stop at the pharmacy for her medications, the family finally

nothing ever

had someone fix the place

into a smile. "You did an

okay

our home. I won't let what

my girl," Kylan said proudly,

settled on the sofa, Clarence toddled over with her

and smiled. "Thank

peppered her mother's face with kisses.

Katrina said, feeling

Eleanor, Harry 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!"

Clarence said,

laughed. "Love you

you too," he said

sight of her brother. "Good to see you

into the chair beside her. "How are you

okay. I'm doing much

brought you flowers, but I bet Kylan's going to give

be perfect for snuggling up while you recover. Plus, it'll come in handy when the

blanket to her cheek. "I'm a sucker

us

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

mentioned a thing or two." He then noticed Katrina giving him a teasing look. "Stop

stepped forward, handing her another gift. "This one's from

and smiled brightly at the fluffy hoodie inside.

Thank

continued opening gifts, she marveled at their thoughtfulness-there was even a replacement tea set for the one that had been broken. "You guys are amazing. Thank you for

a stuffed bear. "This is for you," she

it. "It's adorable. Thank you, Isabella. And thank you for holding down the fort at Kylan's work

for a moment before nodding. "Of course. I'm glad you're

was playing with Kylan and Aaron. A pang of guilt swept over her-she

Clarence doing?" Isabella

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

Isabella said, her

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

don't like how she looked at Katrina the last time

overhearing their conversation, stepped over. "Alright,

up to something. She's too invested

his gaze sharpening. "I appreciate you looking out for Katrina, but I've got it handled. Let's not

group exchanged uneasy looks but nodded,

asked when they were left

at his wife surrounded by their friends. "There's no lead yet. It seems that the burglar who wanted to

awkward among the group. "You might want to consider

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

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