Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 585

When little Nina woke up, Briony was already on the phone.

She stood by the window, her back to the bed.

Nina watched her mother quietly. She knew Mom was busy, but her mouth felt dry and she wanted a drink.

"Mom..."

At the sound of her voice, Briony turned, but just then the hospital room door swung open and a figure dressed in black hurried in, reaching Nina's bedside before Briony could.

"What does little Nina need?"

Briony paused in her tracks.

With Blair shrouded head to toe in black—a dark hat pulled low and a mask covering all but his eyes-any child would normally shrink away in fear.

But for some reason, little Nina always felt safe around Blair.

"Mr. Monroe, I'm thirsty, could I have some water?"

Blair's voice softened. "Of course. Just stay still, I'll get you some."

"Thank you, Mr. Monroe," Nina replied, her voice as gentle as a whisper. Curled

up in bed, she looked so fragile it made your heart ache.

Blair reached out to touch her cheek, then turned to fetch water, only to find himself meeting Briony's gaze unexpectedly.

of nervousness flashing in

saw you were busy. Since your little one woke up, I was worried

the IV," he explained, his voice deep and rough,

change; she gave a faint smile. "I

was surprised for a moment. Was he just being paranoid? He'd half

Nina called again, her eyes

"Water, please?"

the pink children's thermos from the table, unscrewed the lid, and lowered the bed rail. With gentle hands, he

don't rush or you'll

up at Blair, her bright eyes curving into a crescent-moon smile. "Mr. Monroe, I feel

to hide the fondness

Nina back, tucking the covers around her

listen to the doctor, little Nina. That's the only

a moment, she looked up at him. "Mr. Monroe, will you stay with me for

caught

could answer, Briony spoke up, "I have another call to make. Blair,

to

met his

alright?"

bobbing with the effort to answer. "Of

brushing

had gone

said softly, “I'll be back soon.

good and Blair will