Harlan’s expression mirrored his helplessness. “I never intended to, but out of the blue, I received a call from someone at the hospital yesterday, informing us about a scheduled visit, and regrettably, Elena overheard it.”
“Well… It’s all right.”
Reluctantly, I acquiesced. Harlan’s ability to deceive was lacking, and
Elena possessed an exceptional Level of cunning for her age. If anything seemed amiss, she had an uncanny knack for uncovering the truth, leaving me with no alternative.
I reassured Elena, offering words of comfort and expressing that she need not worry about me.
However, I couldn’t bear the thought of keeping Elena at the hospital for an extended period. My fear stemmed from the possibility of Caleb catching sight of her.
I urged Harlan, stressing the urgency of the situation. “You must take
Elena home immediately. Caleb is currently at the hospital, and it’s crucial to prevent any chance encounters between him and Elena.”
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Before Harlan had a chance to respond, the caregiver intervened.
“Please don’t fret. This visit has been arranged by Mr. Wright himself, and he specifically requested that I assure you he won’t disturb you during this time. You can take all the time you need.”
Her revelation caught me completely off guard. I hadn’t anticipated that Caleb would go to such Lengths to make this arrangement, leaving me pleasantly surprised.𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Given the altercation we had yesterday, I had assumed that he would be providing comfort and support to Janiya at this moment. Thus, his unexpected gesture took me by surprise.
As I pondered the situation, doubts crept in, and I started feeling a twinge of guilt, wondering if I had once again misunderstood his intentions.
Harlan’s expression displayed a mix of emotions, suggesting that he had something to say but chose to suppress it. Eventually, all he managed to convey was a sarcastic remark, tinged with bitterness. “How could he be so generous? It’s merely an attempt to gain your favor. Don’t get your hopes up too high.”
I couldn’t help but find Harlan’s reaction peculiar.
There was something odd about it as if he possessed knowledge of certain secrets regarding Caleb. His evident hostility only served to deepen my suspicions.
I furrowed my brow and inquired, “What’s the matter? Did he have a private conversation with you?”
Harlan hesitated briefly and then shook his head. “Never mind. You’re still in the hospital. Focus on resting and don’t dwell on anything else for now.”
I nodded in response, but deep down, a suspicion took root within me.
Although Harlan was reluctant to divulge the details, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Caleb had done something to upset him.
It seemed highly likely that whatever had transpired between Caleb and
Harlan was somehow connected to me.
Just as I was about to delve further into the matter with Harlan, Elena approached me, capturing my attention.
“Mommy, I have a secret to tell you.”
Whispering in my ear, Elena divulged her secret.
