“…what?” Kai muttered in disbelief, his brows knitting together as if he hadn’t heard her right.
When the nurse caught the tension in the air, she quickly stepped forward, her voice gentle but firm. “Sir? You can leave now and visit her later when she’s ready to see you.”
“What? No. I’m staying here,” he said instantly in sharp refusal. His grip on the edge of her bed tightened, unwilling to let go. But the nurse had already moved toward the door, swinging it open with quiet insistence.
“Sir. Please,” she repeated in her calm professionalism leaving no room for argument. “The mother needs rest, and the doctors need space to monitor her recovery. You’ll have your time.”
Kai glanced back at Abigail, hoping she would change her mind, or maybe say something, anything, to let him stay. But
