Chapter 233

Just a regular breakfast spot near the hospital. Damien Hart stood outside, double-checking the location Lilah Hart had texted him. Seriously? This tiny place? “Damien!” A sweet voice called from behind. He turned around and saw Lilah in a simple sundress standing just under the morning sun, waving happily at him. Right next to her was Gabriel Wallace, hands in his pockets, looking as distant and icy as always. Seeing his sister safe and sound, Damien finally let out a breath he didn’t know he was holding. He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and walked over with a soft smile. “Lilah, what on earth’s going on? I’ve been trying to reach you for days—you scared the hell outta me.” “All good, just a little mishap. See? I’m perfectly fine now.” Lilah tilted her head with a smile, then pointed toward the breakfast shop. “So what do you guys want? They’ve got fried dough sticks, buns, soy milk—pretty standard stuff.” “Anything’s fine.” “I’m good with whatever.” The two men answered almost at