f a hospital in Hedsall, her

d, perched at the very

sat a tall man. His presence was c

nsiderable time. This distance between them was a new experience, all brough

ought of Lucian being preo

o draw Lucian's attention,

ned to Erin, his voice gentle. "Are you in pain beca

orry, Lucian. If not for my illness, Giselle wouldn't ha

bout? My marriage with her was a matter of convenience for her to do

all my fault. Otherwise, you wouldn't be so depressed today. Please, Lucian, for

his isn't your fault. If she hadn't manipulated my grandfather into

he refused to donate blood for you. I must find an alternate source for

understood him? It seemed Lucian's displeasure stemmed f

f the divorce. Lucian, I'm grateful for your years of care. But please, d

re for you?" Noticing Erin's urge to say something more, Lucian

n retrieved his phone, signa

n remained empty. No messages

from Giselle, but now, its quietness unsettled him.

resolved to divor

corn. He assumed she was playing a game of cat and mouse. He wa

to life. Instinctively, he snatched i