Chapter 45

In the end, he just couldn’t bring himself to let Sebastian go through the surgery. “Dom, you’re the one who told Miss Hart that once the kid turned two, he’d help save Lucas. So why the change of heart now? Don’t tell me… you’ve fallen for her?” “No,” Dominic shot back quickly, though even he wasn’t sure why he felt the need to answer like that. He rubbed his aching temples. “I get it. I’ll talk to the hospital and schedule the procedure.” Six days later, the bone marrow transplant happened quietly, without Mr. Hayes knowing. It went off without a hitch. “Lucas.” Isabella rushed over to the bed, hugging the boy tightly, tears running down her face. “The doctor said the surgery went great. After resting up, you can go play with your little friends again.” Compared to Lucas, who had Mrs. Hayes and Isabella by his side, Sebastian’s room next door was way too quiet. Only Dominic sat there, watching the pale little face on the bed, filled with guilt. And for a second, he regretted taking S