"I'm his secretary," Vanessa protested. "I have every right to be here.""And Elena is his colleague on the Regional Council," Marcus countered smoothly. "She has just as much right. More, actually, since the attack happened in her office."Vanessa's face flushed with anger, but she took a step back.Marcus turned to Elena, his voice gentling. "Come on. Let's get you home.""I should stay," Elena protested weakly. "Until he wakes up…""You're in shock," Marcus said firmly but kindly. "You need rest. The doctors will call if there's any change."Elena looked toward the treatment area where Gabriel lay somewhere beyond those doors, unconscious because of her."Elena," Marcus said again. "You can't help him by standing here. Come home. For the children."The children.Elena's resolve crumbled. Aurora, Asher, and Ashton would be wondering where she was. Would be worried."Okay," she whispered.As Marcus guided her toward the exit, Elena heard Vanessa's voice behind them, dripping with fals
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