Chapter 394
Chapter 394
Savannah frowned. “That’s sad p>
“It’s pathetic,” I corrected, rinsing the soap from her hair. “And dangerous p>
“And you had no idea? That he was watching the cameras?” She asked. “Was it before or after you left home? ”
“I don’t know. I didn’t pay attention to that. Didn’t even cross my mind.” I answered. “Heck, Reese didn‘ just left the Manor recently. So I guess it’s safe to say that none of us gives two shits about the cameras
hat Randall was in charge. And Reese
She was quiet for a moment. Then she said gently, “Don’t spiral tonight. We’ll take this one step at a time. Tomorrow, we will go to New Hope. You said that already.” She paused. “I’ll text Alyssa and ask her to find a way to keep Uncle Jace there until we arrive. He’s visiting mom at the hospital p>
She stopped short, her eyes widening slightly. “Shit. I haven’t even told Alyssa or Mom that I’m pregnant p>
I stilled. “Do you want to p>
“I… yes. I do.” Her voice dropped. “Especially Alyssa. But I don’t want Julius to know. Not yet. If he finds out, he might tell your father. And I don’t trust
either of them not to try and hurt me. ”
I nodded immediately. “You’re right p>
She exhaled, tension easing from her shoulders as I rinsed the last of the shampoo away and washed her body. “But I don’t want to hurt Alyssa’s feelings. When she got pregnant, I was the first person she told. I’ve already kept this from her for a while now p>
I smiled. “Then tell her. Just make it clear that Julius can’t know. That’s your boundary p>
She turned to look at me and nodded comically. “ Yes, boss. ” Then burst out laughing.
I wrapped her in towels and carried her back to the bedroom, settling her gently onto the bed. She kissed my cheek before reaching for her phone.
“Thank you,” she murmured. “I’ll call her now p>
I headed back to the bathroom to drain the tub and shower, giving her privacy. Even with the water running, I heard Savannah’s voice drift through the door
mid–call.
“Alyssa… I’m pregnant p>
There was a beat of silence. Then-
“Oh my God! Are you kidding me?!” The scream was loud enough that I laughed quietly to myself.
“You’re having a baby?!” Alyssa shrieked. “So we were right after all! I’m so happy for you, s
“Shh, ” Savannah hissed, though I could hear the smile in her voice. “Keep your voice down, Alyssa p>
I finished my shower, drying off before stepping back into the room. Savannah was sitting on the bed, phone in her lap, her expression soft but distant.
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“She sounded excited,” I said.
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“She almost ruptured my eardrum,” Savannah replied with a small laugh. “Then she cried. Apparently she’s emotional because Emily’s finally going to have someone to play with p>
That image warmed something deep in my chest.
“She also said Mom’s going home tomorrow,” Savannah continued. “The doctor cleared her to spend some tie
chemo p>
of the hospital before her next round of
My smile faded. “That’s… good p>
Savannah swallowed. “She wants to be home. She doesn’t want to… die in a hospital bed p>
The words landed like a blow.
“I’m sorry, Sav p>
She wiped her eyes. “It’s okay.” She took a steadying breath. “Uncle Jace is helping her move. Julius will be there too. ”
I stiffened.
She looked up at me, eyes sharp despite the tears. “Roman, everyone will be there tomorrow. Mom. Uncle Jace. Julius p>
I nodded slowly, a familiar, dangerous calm settling over me. “You’re right,” I said. “Tomorrow’s our chance. ”
She lay back against the pillows, exhaustion finally catching up to her. I stayed awake long after her breathing evened out, staring into the dark.
New Hope.
My mother– in –law. Jace. Julius. And somewhere in the background, the shadow of my father and Randall, pulling strings behind the scenes.
Every dangerous piece of this puzzle would be in one place.
And as I finally closed my eyes, one thought burned clear and sharp in my mind.
Tomorrow, I wouldn’t play fair.
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