Broken Vows and Buried Twins novel Chapter 113

Hester's hand paused at her temple.

"Why is he here?"

"He said he wants to discuss something with you," Celeste explained. "Since you told me last time never to let him in, Gael is currently blocking him at the front door."

"I see." Hester threw off the covers. "Let him in. We actually do have things to discuss."

"Right away."

Celeste stepped out, closing the door behind her.

Hester got out of bed, freshened up quickly, and walked out into the living area.

Gael immediately approached her, dropping her voice to a whisper. "Julian and Caden are outside. Also, Julian beat us to the punch. By the time my people got to the nanny's hometown, his guys were already there."

Hester gave a curt nod and turned to Lena.

"Lena, please take Caden out to the garden for a bit. I need a word with Julian."

"Of course."

Lena nodded and guided the boy out toward the terrace.

A moment later, Julian walked in.

Tall and imposing in a crisp black dress shirt and slacks, his naturally fair skin looked even paler, and his features seemed sharper, more hollowed out than before.

Hester sat on the sofa, her gaze icy. "The 17th. The county clerk's office. Do not forget."

"I came to tell you about Caden's nightmares," Julian said, his voice a low gravel. "He saw the nanny stealing. She beat him and threatened him to keep his mouth shut. It traumatized him."

He continued, "We caught her red-handed. She's already been handed over to the police. As for Caden, I'll make sure he gets the right counseling. Hester... thank you. If you hadn't been so attentive, we wouldn't have caught this in time."

"As long as it's handled." Hester paused, then added coldly, "Since you're out of the hospital, you can take care of him yourself. From now on, unless it's strictly necessary, do not bother me."

Julian said nothing. His dark eyes locked onto hers, his lips pressed into a tight, grim line.

Hester was running on almost zero sleep, and her temples were pounding.

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