#Chapter 71 Renee

Renee Neil fussed over me the moment Dominic left the room, like he’d been waiting for his turn. It was comforting, sure, but watching Dominic go like he'd rather be anywhere else but near me set a hollowness in my chest I could barely breathe through. “Don’t even think about getting up,” he said, reaching for the tray to start setting up the food. “Doctor’s orders. Bed rest.” I narrowed my eyes at him, sitting up straighter against the pillows. “I’m not an invalid, Neil. I’m fine.” Staying in the hospital was not an option. I was too exposed, too vulnerable. Even if Vivian was in custody, her stooges weren't, and I had no desire to fuck around and find out if she had a chance to give them orders to harass me. Besides sitting still and wallowing in my thoughts just wasn't my style. “You passed out from exhaustion at the office, Renee.” Neil's eyes narrowed. "You need rest and food." I crossed my arms, my voice sharpening. “That doesn’t mean I need to be coddled.”