His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

Chapter 31

medical organization tomorrow, for a

Issca's voice was calm, and it soothed me like a balm on a wound. I forced a smile, wanting to appear stronger than I felt. "I'm okay, just... processing everything. Perhaps, I need to trouble you to send me to a medical checkup...... because I haven't got my car back yet."

Issca nodded, understanding the weight of what I had been through. He looked

around my kitchen, taking in the mess of papers and the half-eaten sandwich on the counter. "You've been busy, I see."

"Yeah, just trying to figure things out," I replied, avoiding his gaze.

Issca leaned against the counter, arms

crossed. His brow furrowed in confusion.

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"How are you holding up?"

I paused, glancing down at the papers

again. "I've been through worse, Issca. Much worse. And I've survived."

He sat down across from me, studying my

face. "You look... different," he finally said.

"

"Lighter, maybe."

I smiled, though it didn't quite reach my eyes. "I feel different. It's strange, but now

that the lawsuit's over and Nathan's... well,

out of the picture, I feel like I can breathe

again."

I met his gaze, determination flooding my

chest. "I'm sure. I've wasted enough time. It's time to move on."

of his lips. "Well, if anyone can do it, it's

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pushing too hard or asking too many questions. But today, I could feel the weight of his unspoken thoughts hanging in the air, just as

ו

glanced out the

My heart raced, though I tried my

inside me**, her energy brushing

and concerned.

quiet," Issca finally

voice low but filled with

his eyes

could tell he was watching me

trying

unspoken tension.

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wasn't sure if it convinced either of us. "Just a

keeping my tone light, almost

I knew I couldn't blame him. He'd known me long enough to recognize when

did.

of the medical organization, I felt my stomach twist into knots. The

place of answers,

I could

the car and

soft but probing. "Are you

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me to come in with

by my side. But the other part-the

that

fine," I said,

wasn't sure if it was the truth. "It's just

for a moment

"Alright. But I'll be here when

Issca." I offered him a small smile before opening the door

pushing through the doors and into the lobby. The sterile scent of

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