"Mr. Sanford?" Sylvia looked up at the man walking in.

Lester was holding a thermos bag, and when he spotted the takeout boxes on the table, he grinned. "Looks like someone had the same idea as me."

To Sylvia's surprise, Edwin lifted up the food he'd brought. "Mr. Sanford, I just stopped by to check on Sylvia. This is for her mom. Good timing, I guess."

Sylvia's eyes widened, silently pleading with Edwin not to misunderstand.

But Edwin just smiled. "I'll leave you guys to talk."

Before Sylvia could say a word, Edwin was already gone with his things.

She looked awkwardly at Lester. "Sorry... are you okay?"

She noticed the hospital gown peeking out from under Lester's coat.

The ocean water had been freezing-most people wouldn't have handled it.

Lester set the food down by the bed, opening the box as he reassured her, “I'm

fine, just caught a bit of a chill. How about you?"

Trying to break the awkwardness, Sylvia jokingly lifted her limp arm.

"Yves nearly twisted my arm off, but other than that, I'm alright."

"Let me see."


Lester sat on the edge of the bed, his long fingers gently wrapping around her wrist, pulling her a little closer.

sudden closeness made

pull

Lester held on, his gaze intent. "Are you scared of

"No," Sylvia said honestly.

as he saw the red mark on her arm. "You know what I was thinking when I pulled you

Sylvia shook her head.

didn't want to keep

carefully lifted her arm and pressed a gentle kiss to

Sylvia's mind went blank.

"I..."

mouth to speak when the wall-mounted TV lit up with breaking

billion-dollar deal. Mr. Rupert's wedding


always dramatic, showed a photo of Rupert and Reese smiling together, even though

couple, Sylvia remembered what Edwin had

was time to start over. To let go for

in her throat. "I'm not

her off. "That's in

"My dad..."

Tristan, Sylvia was honestly

father, Lester just smiled easily. "I

He doesn't get involved in my

everything about

a

not sure

"Let's eat. I asked Zion to pick up some milk-he should


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