Lovells POV Lovell , are you mad at me ? Horace asked gently .
Dont worry , I promise I wont let them interfere with us- But before he could finish , Jaylees voice broke through again , trembling and pitiful.§ Horace , this past month , while you were gone , the kid hasnt been eating or sleeping well .
His healths starting to worry me .
I want to take him to the hospital for a full checkup , but Im not familiar with this city .
Can you come with us ? } You know I have nothing left , just Zach .
If something happens to him , I … I dont think I could go on .
> I turned to look at Horace .
He didnt say a word , but his eyes gave him away .
He was worried .
Worried about that child .
As such , I gave a small nod.§ Hes just a kid .
If hes sick , its serious .
You should go with them .
After all , his father died saving your life .

Horaces face visibly brightened .
Even his tone sounded lighter .
Ill go with them and come right back .
Lovell , thank you .
Really .
Thank you for understanding .
} He turned quickly and headed for the door , scooping the child up in his arms like hed done it a thousand times before.§ He didnt even stop to change out of his pajamas .
He was that worried .
} 1 stood there and watched as the child nestled against Horaces shoulder , so naturally , so trustingly , like a family .
And I watched the three of them walk away together .
www It felt like someone had dropped my heart into a bottomless pit .
The deeper it sank , the quieter everything became until I couldnt feel anything at all .
) It wasnt until night fell completely that Horace returned , with Jaylee and the child.§ I hadnt moved from my bed all day .
When he walked into the room , he looked guilty , and that alone made my chest tighten .
Something was wrong .

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I could feel it .
In a serious tone , he explained , Lovell , the boy isnt doing well .
The doctor said he needs long term care .
And they dont really know anyone here .
Seeing me waiting for his next words , he continued , This house is big enough .
Would it be alright if they stayed here for a while ? } I shut my eyes hard , trying to keep the bitterness from rising in my throat .
This morning , he had promised they wouldnt affect our lives .
But now , he wanted to bring them into our home .
When I opened my eyes again , my gaze was steadily cold .
} I was just about to speak when I realized Jaylee was already standing at the door , with the boys hand in hers .
Miss Porter , please dont be upset with Horace .
Hes only worried about my kid .
Hes been there for me ever since I was pregnant .
He stepped in where my husband couldnt .
Its natural that the babys attached to him .

§ Looking worriedly at her child , she continued , Hes still so young .
I dont know how to explain to him that Horace isnt his father .
But if youre uncomfortable , Ill leave with the child right away .
Jaylee kept going with her sweet , pitiful voice , each word carefully placed like she knew exactly what she was doing .
But I wasnt listening anymore .
My eyes were locked on the necklace around the childs neck .
My breath caught .
I clenched the bedsheets with both fists as tears suddenly streamed down my cheeks , uncontrollably.§ I looked up at Horace , my voice hoarse , raw , barely recognizable .
That necklace around his neck , what is it ? I was sixteen when Grandpa hired Horace to be my personal bodyguard , at a very high price .
Back then , my life wasnt in danger .
But when I turned eighteen , Horace got caught up in a vendetta with someone from the underground world.D It all happened so fast .
Gunshots were exchanged in the chaos .
And somehow , my body moved before my brain could catch up .
I threw myself in front of him , taking the bullet that was meant to kill him .