Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 443

Lyman gave Clay's shoulder a reassuring pat. "You're going to be fine," he said firmly. "I'll find the best doctor out there to help you."

Clay looked at him gratefully. "Thanks, man. Really."

After a while, Lyman and the others filed out, leaving only Grace behind in the hospital room.

Clay glanced at her and said, "You can go now."

Grace scoffed, folding her arms. "You think I want to stick around? Trust me, I can't stand you either."

But Clay just chuckled. "Too bad we're stuck with each other, like it or not."

Normally, a remark like that would have set Grace off immediately. But this time, she just smiled-though there was something unsettling in her expression.

Clay hesitated, narrowing his eyes. "Grace, what are you up to now?"

She shot back, "You're in no shape to boss me around, Clay. Not that you ever could."

He opened his mouth, but she cut him off.

matter," he said with a wry smile. "As long

of the corner of her eye, she noticed Clay reaching weakly for a glass

the door

act. "You should've

Andie burst into the room, arms stretched

as soon as she caught sight of Grace, she froze,

his daughter. He stretched out his

his voice, Andie's tension melted away. She reached for him, eyes bright. "Daddy,

up and toss her in the air like before, spinning her around until she squealed

Andie nestled into Clay's arms and peered up at him,

him wince, but he

face, but said

here, sweetheart. Come to Grandma,"

As long as her

but eventually Andie drifted off to sleep. Only

as if letting go would mean losing her beloved daddy

should come stay at my place for a while. There'll be