Chapter

Calvin hesitated for a long moment before finally nodding and turning to leave—only to nearly collide with Nadine standing in the doorway. He quickly greeted her respectfully. "Mrs. Slater." Hearing the address caught Enzo's attention, and his expression shifted slightly. Then, he grabbed a blanket from the chair behind him and strode over to her. "Why are you awake? Are you cold? Is the baby bothering you?" He asked as he draped the blanket over Nadine's shoulders. After that, he gently took her hands in his, warming them with his own. Nadine smiled softly, but her voice carried concern. "I couldn't sleep without you, so I came to check on you. Then I overheard you talking to Calvin about Liss. Did she leave the country because of me?" Her voice trembled slightly as she lowered her head, her eyes turning red with guilt. Enzo immediately pulled her into his arms, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. He comforted her, saying, "Of course not. She's just a kid throwing a tantrum.