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Chapter 16. The Babysitting Command

Author: Fredrik Starr
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-08 23:22:07

Danilo’s Pov

“I want you to take care of my little sister in the hospital this evening,” Carter repeated, his voice low, rough, and absolute.

I blinked up at him, still trying to wrap my head around what the hell he just said. “Wait... what?”

Carter’s jaw clenched like he was losing patience. “You heard me, Dumpster Boy. Keep her company. She hates hospitals. She likes having people around her. Just sit with her. Talk. Don’t be weird.”

My lips parted, but nothing came out. The request, no, the order was so random it nearly short-circuited my brain. Why me? Of all people?

“She’s got her friends, right?” I tried. “Or your mom? A nurse?”

Carter leaned in slightly, eyes sharp enough to slice skin. “You’re not listening. I said, you. Not her friends. Not my mom. You!”

“Right. Okay.” My brain was still scrambling to catch up. “But why—?”

“Because,” he cut in, voice even lower now, “you’re not like the others. You’re quiet. You actually listen when people talk. She can trust you. Don’t know
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