ログイン“Easy there, Lydia. You’re not running a marathon,” Cale called from behind, half-laughing as he watched her move carefully with her cane.“I don’t need a personal trainer commenting on every step I take.”“I’m not commenting, I’m reminding.”“What’s the difference?”“My version sounds more polite.”
“Cale… you don’t have to be here,” Lydia’s voice rasped from beneath the blanket. “It’s just a mild fever.”“A mild fever doesn’t make you shake like that,” Cale replied, his brow furrowed as he studied her face. “Your temperature’s nearly a hundred and four.”“That’s none of your business.”“It is
“Cale, you don’t have to come every time I have therapy,” Lydia said without looking at him, her voice flat, though her eyes flashed with irritation in the treadmill’s reflection.“I didn’t come for you,” Cale replied casually, arms crossed over his chest. “I just happened to have some free time.”“
“Grace, sweetheart, are you sure you don’t want to bring your teddy bear?”Althea spoke softly as she adjusted a tiny sunhat on her four-year-old daughter’s head.“No need, Mommy. Teddy gets scared when it rains,” Grace giggled, swinging her little bunny-shaped bag over her shoulder.Josh, lounging
“Are you ready?”The soft voice came from behind the door, followed by a gentle knock.Althea smiled faintly. “Come in, Lydia.”Lydia pushed the door open and stepped inside, her eyes immediately finding her best friend standing before the mirror in a simple ivory gown. “I still can’t believe this d
“So… you’re really serious this time?” Kate Callister’s voice was quiet, but thick with emotion.Daven nodded. “I’ve never been more certain of anything, Mom.”Felicia’s eyes widened in disbelief. “A proposal? You’re going to propose to Althea? Now?”“In two days,” Daven said firmly. “I want it to b







