My Stepbrother's Dirty Little Secret novel Chapter 499

Chapter 499

Raphael remained focused on the screen, “I also integrated predictive analytics based on your previous medical data trends.”

I stared at him, “You did all of that?”

He finally looked up, his gaze found mine instantly. The intensity of it nearly stole the air from my lungs, “Yes,” he answered simply.

Because this was Raphael.

He protected people in the only way he knew how.

Mom’s expression softened, “Thank you.”

He glanced down at the tablet in his hands before looking back at Mom.

“It wasn’t difficult,” he said, “It seemed like the most efficient way to avoid communication delays and to make sure everyone has accurate information.”

His gaze flickered toward me for a fraction of a second before returning to Mom.

“If there are any issues with it, let me know. I can modify the system.’

Mom’s expression softened, “That was very thoughtful of you.”

“It was a practical solution,” Raphael replied evenly, “Hopefully, it’ll be useful.”

I knew him enough to know that Raphael didn’t spend hours solving problems that didn’t matter to him.

His attention remained on the tablet in his hands yet somehow, this felt more intimate than words ever could.

Because while everyone else heard efficiency and practicality, I heard the truth hidden beneath it.

He had found a way to take care of me without ever having to admit that was what he was doing.

My heart beat harder when his attention shifted toward me once more and I became painfully aware of everything.

The slight tension in his jaw.

The way his fingers tightened almost imperceptibly around the tablet.

The familiar scent of his cologne.

The memory of his hands.

The warmth that spread through my chest simply from being near him.

Raphael inhaled slowly, his expression remained carefully neutral but his eyes betrayed him.

“There’s… a few things I should explain about the system,” he said, clearing his throat softly, “If you have a minute.”

I was already pushing myself off the bed.

“Yeah,” I answered quickly, “Of course.”

I followed him out of the room, pulling the door closed quietly behind me and leaned against the wall beside the door.

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