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 as we're

Clay reaching weakly for a glass of water. She looked away, pretending not to see.

the

sprang to her feet, and put on her best helpful act. "You should've called me if you were thirsty, Clay! Here, let me get you

Andie burst into the room, arms stretched wide, ready to leap into Clay's

as soon as she caught sight of Grace, she

his daughter. He stretched out

away. She reached for him, eyes bright. "Daddy,

how Clay wished he could scoop her up and toss her in the air like before, spinning

arms and peered up

on his injured legs, making him wince, but he

flickering across Clay's face, but

sweetheart. Come to Grandma," Lindy

refusing to let go. As long as her daddy was there, she wanted no

sleep. Only then did Lindy have the housekeeper

hands clung tightly to the blanket, as if letting go would mean losing her

at my place for a

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