h4Chapter 102: When Sophia Saw Eira/h4

    Roman’s POV

    When all of us were wondering how to deal with Eira afterst night’s incident, and whether she might spiral into another mental breakdown, seeing her back in the drawing room, taking care of her pets, and acting her usual distant self brought a sense of relief.

    At least there was a chance tomunicate with her normally. Or at least I hoped there was. I wasn’t sure how to handle her broken and depressed self again. It had already been difficult to reach her after Jason’s torture.

    It seemed that a good night’s sleep in Kael’s room had calmed her entirely.

    "Was she alrightst night?" I asked Kael. The others leaned in, waiting for his answer.

    Kael hummed. "I put her to sleep. She slept without any struggle," he paused, sensing our scrutinising gazes, and added, "...Probably just too exhausted after crying."

    That was good to hear.

    "I’ll get her ready for breakfast," I said and headed to my room.

    She was sitting on the bed, her hairpletely disheveled, falling over her small face. Her nightdress, a simple loose off-white knee-length dress, was a little soiled from the stable dust. Even the exposed parts of her legs had dirt on them. I was surprised Kael had let her into his bed in such a dirty state. Among the five of us, he was the clean freak.

    Was that iceberg finally melting towards her?

    I went to the wardrobe, pulled out clean clothes, and told her, "You should freshen up. I’ll take care of Vixen right here. She’s pregnant, and it would be better if all of us are clean while being around her."

    I just made that up, but it worked.

    Eira ced Vixen on the bed, covering her stomach with the nket to keep her warm, and then picked up the clothes I hadid out—a loose top and pants.

    Her face was still hidden behind the curtain of her messy hair as she turned toward the bathroom.

    "Wash your hair as well," I instructed. "It’s dirty."

    She did not respond, but entered the bathroom.

    Though she was being obedient, this way of her obedience didn’t feel right. Herpliance seemed hollow. The only things in her world now were her pets and herself. Her mental state was fragile, and it worried me.

    Now I feel it would have been better if she was stuck in bed, crying and hurting to let her pain out, than being like this.

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    After half an hour, all of us were having breakfast. We sat at the dining table while Eira went to sit in her usual ce. We didn’t force her, and I served her breakfast right there. Lucian had made her favourite chocte pancakes, and it was a relief to see her eating everything.

    "I am taking her to the hospital," Kael said, his voice even. "The rest of you can continue what you’re meant to."

    "Hospital?" I asked, surprise creeping in. "Did Liam call for her?"

    Kael shook his head. "Just for some routine tests," he said dismissively, clearly not wanting to be questioned further.

    He turned to Lucian and Jason. "Not just her son, but you have to find out about her grandparents as well."

    "We were going to do that anyways," Lucian informed. "They are in the list of the people who might have that child."

    We all acknowledge this fact.

    Her grandparents had been missing since that incident, and none of us had bothered to look for them. But now that Kael mentioned them, it was clear he had a purpose in mind. We needed to know where they had been and why.

    Their only granddaughter had been in prison, and yet they had made no attempt to free her, not even to plead for her. Their disappearance suddenly felt suspicious.

    Kael then turned to Rafe. "I want everything about her after she killed Alice. Her confessions, written statements, any video files we can find. Nothing should be left out."

    Lucian’s voice was sharp. "Why do you want it? We all know she killed my sister. There’s the clear video of how she shot my sister."

    "I forgot nothing at all," Kael said coldly. "Neither your sister’s murder, nor the ughter of my parents. But I want to know her reasons, beyond what we already know and have concluded. She didn’t tell Roman, and she didn’t tell Jason even when he tortured her. So we need to find out on our own."

    All of us hummed, as we were curious as well. The way she yearned for Alice didn’t seem like she wanted to kill her, or that there was any bad blood between them.

    Kael turned to Rafe again, and Rafe gave a sharp nod. "Don’t worry. I’ll dig out every single detail."

    "I’ll try to ask her again," Roman said quietly. "Maybe she’ll reveal it when I take her to Alice’s grave."

    I could feel Jason and Lucian’s sharp res on me.

    "This might lead us somewhere," I said firmly. "I’ll take her there once she’s done with her hospital visit with Kael."

    The two of them remained silent, clearly reluctant but unwilling to argue further.

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    strongKael’s POV/strong

    Once everyone had left, I took Eira to the hospital. She sat silently in the back passenger seat, staring nkly out the window, while I drove. Through the rearview mirror, I nced at her from time to time. She watched the passing scenery but noticed nothing in particr.

    She seemed alive only when she was with her pets. At all other times, she was like a dead log—no emotion, no movement.

    Her face looked even smaller now, her forehead partially hidden by the bangs Jason had given her. Yet beneath it all, somewhere deep inside, she still carried traces of the young Eira I had known.

    I had a reason for bringing her here today. For that purpose, she didn’t need to act or move. Her presence alone was enough.

    When we arrived at the hospital, we went straight to Liam’s office through the VIP entrance. She walked silently beside me, her gaze fixed on the floor.

    Liam had already been informed of our arrival and had made the necessary arrangements.

    In the private VIP suite, Eira was settled and changed into a hospital gown, ready for the tests. The nurses attended to her while Liam spoke to me in hushed tones.

    "What’s gotten into you, bringing her here all of a sudden?" Liam asked, curiosity and doubtcing his voice.

    "Just follow instructions," I said. "I’m going to meet Sophia. She has tests scheduled as well."

    Liam exhaled sharply. "Yeah, I’m sure her mother is gone."

    "Don’t worry, she will pray if she was gone already before my arrival," I said and left.

    I was sure, her mother was scared of me to even face me again.

    When I reached Sophia’s room, she was seated in a wheelchair, a nurse guiding her toward the testing area.

    "Kael, I didn’t know you wereing," she said, offering a small smile.

    "I’m here on some work," I replied, then asked, "Are you heading for the tests?"

    She nodded. "Can you apany me? These tests feel... scary."

    "Sure," I said, walking alongside as the nurse pushed her wheelchair.

    "We are here," the nurse announced as we reached a double-sided door leading to the scan room. "Wait here for a while," she instructed before entering, leaving me with Sophia.

    "Kael, thank you for being with me," Sophia said, grasping my hand.

    I simply turned toward her and hummed. "I have a call to take," I said, ncing at my phone. "Give me a minute."

    She hummed softly. I turned to the other side of the corridor to attend the call, but my attention lingered on her through the corner of my eyes.

    Sophia sat quietly in her wheelchair, waiting patiently for me to finish. Then, suddenly, her gaze caught something, and the color drained from her face.

    Her eyes widened in disbelief as she whispered, "Eira?... Is that her?"

    Eira was in another wheelchair, being escorted by a nurse to the testing room for scans, primarily to check her ribs.

    I didn’t look at Sophia. I let her absorb the shock, curious to see her reaction. She quickly looked in my direction. I expected her to call me and tell me to check if the person she was seeing was Eira, but she didn’t.

    I waited, pretending to engage in the call, while she looked anxious, as if she was waiting for Eira to leave quickly. Once Eira disappeared behind the door of the room, only then did she let out a sigh of relief and look at me.

    I ended my call and turned to her. "What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?"

    She looked momentarily baffled by the question. Then she inhaled deeply, letting out a soft, reassuring smile. "I get anxious every time before a test... I’m alright. Nothing to worry about."

    I hummed, and the nurse came out. "Everything is ready. We can head inside now."

    I offered an approving nod, and the nurse took her inside, instructing me to stay outside. The door closed, and my gaze turned dark.

    Eira was the one who shot Sophia and the reason for her current situation. The moment she saw Eira, she should have gotten scared or angry at least, a normal reaction from any person to see the one who ruined their life.

    And then she should have called for me, telling me she saw Eira and ask me to see what she was doing to her. Why was she not in prison for her crimes? But...

    Definitely, Sophia had something to hide.

    The reason I brought Eira here under the guise of her tests, was finally fulfilled, and now I could decide my next steps.

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