After the Fall A Leap into a Stranger's Arms novel Chapter 318

“Wait, he’s not a security guard?” Nestor looked at Lawrence, confusion and curiosity all over his face. “So what does he actually do?”

Lawrence grinned. “That time Catherine went to the tech institute for a conference, my dad just wanted to see her. He pretended to be a guard so he could get close to her.” His voice softened, a bit of pride sneaking in. “Before he retired, my dad worked in the military.”

“The military?” Nestor blinked, caught completely off guard. He knew Lawrence had served and started his own company after, but he’d never really asked about his family. Right now, he just felt totally out of his depth.

“Yeah,” Lawrence nodded, keeping his tone steady but with a hint of pride. “My dad’s a General.”

“A General?” Nestor almost choked, eyes going wide. He’d spent decades in the business world, met all kinds of big shots and important people, but a General? That was next level. That was someone who could make things happen with just a word.

He shot a look at Catherine, silently asking if this could possibly be true.

Catherine couldn’t hold back a laugh. She nodded, her hand covering her mouth. “Dad, you heard right. It’s true.”

For a second, Nestor looked like he might leap straight out of bed. Finding out Lawrence was the founder of Nexus Dynamics had been shocking enough, but Patrick being a General? He never saw that coming.

“Dad, take it easy,” Catherine said quickly, moving closer to calm him down.

Lawrence gave a helpless smile. “Are you alright, Dad?”

Nestor took a shaky breath and tried to pull himself together. But then a wave of embarrassment hit him. He remembered all the times he’d looked down on Lawrence’s background, convinced he wasn’t good enough for Catherine. He’d even thought his daughter was marrying beneath her.

Nestor thought it over seriously, and for the first time in a while, he felt like this was the right thing to do. His heart really did need proper care.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you. I’ll go to Harrisburg for treatment,” he agreed. “And I don’t want Alice coming anywhere near me. Once I’m better and back, I’ll deal with her myself.”

Catherine nodded, relieved. She and Lawrence had a lawsuit to handle, and knowing her dad would be safe in Harrisburg took a huge weight off her shoulders.

Lawrence got busy making arrangements, calling everyone he needed to. Dr. Neely was more than happy to sign the transfer papers, smiling as he stood by Nestor’s bed. “Nestor, Lawrence really came through for you. It’s not easy to get a spot at The Cabinda Military Medical University. Plus, your new doctor is the top expert in the field.”

Pride and relief sparkled in Nestor’s eyes. “He really is something. Lawrence is incredible.”