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Madeline was unsure if the trending topic was orchestrated by the show or Lucas’s company. It wasn’t her doing, and she had no intention of being linked with Lucas

Gavin emerged from his room. “Maddie, how come you didn’t tell me about your old family bothering you on that show? I promise I can make him regret hovering around like a pesky fly”

e up

A fly! Madeline thought Gavin’s description was spot–on. Lucas could be truly annoying, always talking and showing unexpectedly. Still dealing with him was unnecessary.

“You should focus on healing instead of roaming around, Madeline said, putting the remote down. “Besides, you haven’t explained what exactly happened with your injury.”

Gavin hesitated. “Well, my team got attacked, and

A lot of people died. Although I managed to stop the attackers, most of our staff were gone–and worse, my core research got destroyed. My team triggered a self–destruct to prevent data leaks, so everything’s wiped out.”

“But… Madeline’s concern was evident. She wondered, Was all of Gavin’s hard work gone!”

my

mind

“It’s okay. Gavin sighed. “Even though the physical data is gone, it’s all in here,” he pointed to his head. “Unless I lose too. It’s just a matter of time to restore it. This lab was something I set up three years ago. It turns out offshore facilities are much safer. The lead couple there didn’t make it–I only managed to save their child, and she is in the hospital now.” Madeline felt a pang of compassion. Even though Gavin didn’t share all the details, she could imagine how horrific the situation must have been. “So, how’s the baby doing?”

slightly injured. At least in the hospital, there’s care and food.

losing track of her like that feels wrong, especially after knowing how

doted on their child, making it even harder to hand her over

a moment. “Were you

me from overseas. Had they not come back. with me, they might have been safe. Gavin admitted, guilt

her yourself.

you should the resources to hire a nanny,” Madeline suggested as she turned off the TV. “But it’s just a thought. Whatever you decide,

raise her, she’ll have good health and education with your means. But you won’t be able to provide parental

“Are you free tomorrow morning?

months old–her heart went out to her. Madeline went

saw Gavin. The baby’s doing well and is

the nurse to see the baby. She was an adorable little girl, all soft

out as they approached, offering a sweet

course.” Gavin gently handed the baby to her. “I’ll handle the discharge paperwork and check with the doctor for any special

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babbled and tugged softly on Madeline’s hair, giggling

felt a wave of empathy. The little one, just two months old, didn’t know her parents were gone or how

cheeks together. “It’s okay now. The

words, she liked being held comfortably and was

just taking the baby home like this? Where’s her blanket? You left nothing behind when hospitalized: you can’t just

sheepishly. “Uh… I forgot. I’m not really experienced

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