The bodyguards hesitated. After all, it was Victoria speaking—Ethan’s own mother. She wouldn’t harm Ethan directly, but she had the power to make their lives hell. The weight of her grudge was something they could hardly endure.

“Take her to the hospital.”

Ethan’s expression was cold, his gaze toward Delilah devoid of any warmth.

Under his icy stare, Delilah felt nothing but despair and sorrow. Tears streamed down her ...