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Chapter 42. Terms and Conditions..

Penulis: Dorily
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Isadora's POV

The doctor left immediately after, understandably unsettled.

I was still deep in thought when the door opened again.

Kieran stepped inside, his face tired, his eyes shadowed.

He looked at me first, then at the boy, frowning slightly. “What’s wrong?”

I blinked. “What?”

“You’re pale as a sheet.” His brows furrowed. “did something happen while I was gone?”

I hesitated.

Then, without missing a beat, I put on my best heartbroken mother's face, letting my lip tremble slightly.

“It’s nothing,” I murmured, my voice thick. “I just… It’s hard seeing him like this.”

I glanced at the boy, softening my tone.

“Our poor little Julian.”

Kieran exhaled, running a hand through his hair. He looked utterly drained, his usual sharpness dulled by exhaustion.

He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “Come on. It’s time to leave.”

I nodded, smoothing out my dress and breathing a sigh of relief.

Kieran turned and, telegraphing his movements, gently picked up Julian, shushing the boy when he whim
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