Chapter 164

Sloane’s rented apartment was directly opposite Rhea’s, so she didn’t head home immediately. Instead, she raised her hand and knocked on Rhea’s door. The door swung open almost instantly. “Auntie, you’re back!” Jeremy bounced in place, spinning in a small circle from excitement, his eyes shining. Sloane instinctively glanced at the time. Eight o’clock on the dot. Didn’t they agree on eight-thirty? She frowned slightly and looked past Jeremy into the apartment. Sure enough, Dominic was sitting calmly on the sofa, long legs crossed, flipping through a design magazine as if this were the most natural place for him to be. Before Sloane could ask anything, a dramatic wail came from the corner. “Oh my God, you’re finally back!” Rhea looked as if she’d seen salvation itself. “Quick, tell Alpha Volkov I’m really fine, completely fine!” Only then did Sloane notice the scene properly. Four or five doctors surrounded Rhea, discussing her condition with solemn expressions. Several thick ice packs