After Claire fainted, Julian stayed by her bedside, watching over her until she awakened.

Julian

His response was a low hum, his voice steady. Youre awake?

The door to the hospital room creaked open, admitting Director Farrell. His face was lit with a professional smile as he approached Julian. Mr. Hawthorne, youre here as well.

Julian replied with a curt nod, his tone indifferent. He wasted no time on pleasantries. Why did she ...