The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 889

I would do absolutely everything in my power to protect Ferris. He was never going to be in danger again.

Vivian had prepared breakfast in record time. After Ferris finished blow-drying my hair, we headed out to the dining room.

As we ate, Vivian looked across the table. "Ferris, you should arrange an extended leave for Selena. She really isn't in any condition to be working right now. The New Year is practically here anyway, so let's at least wait until the holidays are over."

The New Year was fast approaching.

In fact, doing a quick mental calculation, I realized we were only five days away from the holiday.

Ferris nodded immediately. "I already took care of it. I called Dr. Evelyn Yates over at the Department of Anesthesiology this morning and got her leave approved. She doesn't have to worry about work until after the holidays. She can just rest here."

"And you'll be staying right here with her. No running around playing hero, or we might end up with a repeat of last night," Vivian added, giving Ferris a stern glare. "Your father is already handling the investigation. You stay completely out of it and focus on taking care of your wife."

Ferris paused, his spoon hovering over his bowl. He shot his mother a quick, unreadable glance before answering softly, "Alright."

Satisfied, Vivian finally relented. Before she left, she peppered us with a relentless string of instructions.

Mrs. Crawford would be staying with us to manage all our meals and chores. Lewis, their trusted driver, would handle all our transportation—we were strictly forbidden from riding in anyone else's vehicle.

She also assured me that Lucille and Maxwell were receiving top-tier security, and that Sabrina was being heavily guarded as well, so I had nothing to worry about.

Before she walked out the door, she even had someone drop off a brand-new phone.

She handed it to me with a warm smile. "Selena, I heard your phone broke last night. Use this one. If you ever get bored being cooped up here, just call me. I'll chat with you, or I can even come right over."

Vivian was incredibly thoughtful. A deep rush of warmth flooded my chest as I took the device. "Thank you, Mom."