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."
care of her," Kylan
sit on a bench while Clarence bounced
said, heading to
said softly, her eyes closing briefly
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
her hand a squeeze. "I can do
for her medications, the family finally arrived home. As
like... nothing ever happened," she
cleaned up and had someone fix
into a smile.
okay staying
our home. I won't let
Kylan said
the sofa, Clarence toddled over with her stuffed
panda and
mother's face
you too," Katrina said, feeling her heart
that afternoon, Ryan, Max and 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
Uncle Aaron!" Clarence said, hugging him
"Love you
as Clarence hugged him tightly. "Love you too," he said
the sight of her brother. "Good to see you
beside her. "How are you feeling? Though, I guess that's a
okay. I'm doing
with emotion. "We were all so worried. It 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
for snuggling up while you recover. Plus, it'll come in handy
her cheek. "I'm a sucker for soft,
us
to Kylan with a playful grin. "You told
He then noticed Katrina giving him a teasing
another gift. "This one's from
smiled brightly at the fluffy hoodie inside. "For comfort,"
love it. Thank you so much!" Katrina
gifts, she marveled at their thoughtfulness-there was even a replacement tea set for the one that had been broken. "You guys are amazing.
out a stuffed bear. "This is for
adorable. Thank you, Isabella. And thank you for holding down the fort at Kylan's work while he's been with
hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Of
flickered toward Clarence, who was playing with Kylan and Aaron. A pang of guilt swept over her-she hadn't intended for the
Clarence doing?" Isabella
doing really well. Her bandage should come off tomorrow. She's
is," Isabella said, her
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
"I don't like how she looked at Katrina the last time we saw her.
conversation, stepped over. "Alright, you
Isabella's up to something. She's too invested
"I appreciate you looking out for
nodded,
Ryan asked when they
yet. It seems that the burglar
want to consider our suspicions, Kylan. It's good to be vigilant around her. Even the
will." He went to scoop up Clarence and glanced at the group. "Sorry, everyone, but Katrina's due for her medication soon, and it'll
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