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    But Baylee didn’t seem offended. She just shrugged and said, “I’ll do my best next time. Luckily, I didn’t interrupt your evening.” Ellie was at a loss for words.


    Baylee wasn’t even married yet, but why did she seem surprisingly knowledgeable about the couple?


    “Why did they kidnap you?” Ellie switched the topic.


    Ellie recalled that the only known enemies of the Curtis family were the Rollins. Initially, Quincy had ulterior motives when approaching Baylee, but she had been safetely. It seemed unlikely that Quincy would now target Baylee.


    “Someone from Marvin’s family must have done it,” Baylee spected. With the Hill family leader’s recent demise, internal power struggles ensued, pointing to Marvin as a likely target.


    Baylee was surprised by this development, especially as she was nning to distance herself from Marvin.


    She now realized that her decision to shelter Marvin at her home for his recovery posed a threat to her personal safety.


    The Bentley pulled up at the hospital’s entrance.


    Baylee entered the hospital and positioned herself in front of the operating room, awaiting thepletion of Marvin’s surgery. Kaiden, seated in the Bentley’s passenger seat, showed no desire to leave the car. He obviously did not want to enter the hospital.


    Softly poking Kaiden’s arm, Ellie suggested quietly, “Kaiden, maybe you should head home? I’ll stay with Baylee.”


    Kaiden gazed at Ellie and calmly inquired, “Ellie, are you feeling guilty about something?”


    Ellie hadn’t considered it before, but Kaiden’s question made her realize her actions, like her gentle nudge and whisper, were driven by guilt.


    Today, Kaiden’s personal bodyguard team had been searching for Marvin, who was rushed to the hospital in Kaiden’s private jet. Kaiden’s connections had been vital in ensuring secrecy and medical care.


    Ellie realized she had involved Kaiden in the Hill family’s affairs by using his resources to find Marvin. Now, by suggesting he leave alone, she felt like she was using Kaiden and then casting him aside.


    “I just thought you might be tired if you stayedte at the hospital. After all, you have work tomorrow,” Ellie said, managing a forced smile.


    “You shoulde back with me,” Kaiden urged.


    “But Baylee might feel alone here,” Ellie objected, biting her lip. “I won’t be able to sleep at home if I leave her alone in the hospital.”


    Kaiden let out a mockingugh. “Aren’t the…


    Doctors, nurses, and my bodyguards are all here to help. Come on, what’s the point of you staying here if you can’t assist with the surgery?”


    “Why do you want me toe back? Can’t you sleep without me?” Ellie shot back.


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