The Officer's Runaway Wife & Secret Son novel Chapter 328

"It doesn't hurt," he replied in a low voice.

Once Felix's feet touched the ground, he scurried on his short legs over to Claire and hugged her thigh. "Mommy, I brought the mister downstairs."

Claire looked down into her son's clear, dark eyes.

Even though everyone already knew the truth, Felix still called him "mister," and she wasn't sure who he was trying to spare.

Claire ruffled his hair. "Good boy. Go sit down."

Rhys stood on the last step of the staircase, looking at her from a few feet away. His gaze lingered on her face for a moment before he forced himself to look away.

"I'm leaving," he said.

Claire turned to ladle some soup, not looking back. "The front door's unlocked. You can see yourself out."

Noah, who had been quiet the whole time, picked up his car keys.

"Perfect timing. I'm leaving too."

"You're not eating?" Claire asked.

Noah shook his head. "Emily just messaged me. She and Daniel are already waiting for me at the airport."

He then looked at Rhys. "Your car is probably still at the kindergarten, right? If you don't mind, you can ride with me. I'll drop you off on the way."

Claire frowned. "No, it's fine. Simon's not doing anything, he can take him."

Simon, still rubbing his lower back, was about to pipe up with an "I can do it," but a look from Noah silenced him.

"Don't make a fuss. It's on my way," Noah said gently to Claire, his eyes flicking almost imperceptibly toward Rhys. "Besides, I wanted to talk to him about his condition at the hospital these past few days. There are some precautions that are better coming from a doctor."

Claire pressed her lips together and didn't insist. "Then drive safe."

"I will." Noah looked into her eyes, unafraid despite Rhys's presence. "This forum lasts for two weeks, and I have some handover work to do at the hospital. I probably won't be back in Heron Bay for about half a month."

Claire understood his meaning.

Noah leaned in slightly, bringing his gaze level with hers.

"Claire, take these two weeks and think it over. When I get back, I hope to have your answer."

In her peripheral vision, the dark figure remained motionless.

Claire heard herself give a dry reply, "Okay. I'll wait for you to come back."

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