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    Her long, thick eyshes held a serene beauty that captivated him.


    “Mr. Thorpe, Mrs. Thorpe has been waiting for you since she woke up. She just nodded off,” Cayson whispered.


    A hint of self-reproach flickered in Kaiden’s eyes.


    He stooped down, his hands sliding under Ellie’s knees and shoulders, preparing to carry her to the room.


    But the moment he touched her, she woke.


    Staring at the man before her, Ellie was momentarily stunned.


    Her eyes were filled with confusion, as if she couldn’t understand why Kaiden had suddenly appeared.


    “I’m back, baby.”


    Kaiden softly kissed Ellie’s lips.


    The memory of that photograph shed through Ellie’s mind, and her expression instinctively turned cold.


    Kaiden noticed the shift in her demeanor.


    “What’s the matter?” Kaiden gently stroked her hair.


    Her hair had always been silky and delightful to touch.


    “Wasn’t the ne supposed tond at noon? Why are you back sote?” she inquired.


    “Did Bruce inform you?”


    Kaiden skillfully settled next to Ellie, holding her close in hisp.


    He had only mentioned returning to Critport today, without specifying the exact times of departure and arrival.


    Ellie nodded. “He probably wanted to cheer me up.”


    But it had the opposite effect since Kaiden hadn’t returned on time.


    “Sorry foring backte,” Kaiden murmured, gently nuzzling her temple. “Are you upset?”


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    Kaiden, who had once been proud and never apologized, now found it easy to say sorry.


    “Was there something holding you up? Or did the ne arrivete?” Ellie pressed.


    She nced at the ground, trying to conceal her emotions.


    “Yeah, something held me up,” Kaiden said, his eyes meeting Ellie’s. “How have your eyes beentely? Should I go with you for an eye checkup?”


    When Ellie heard him change the topic, her question, “What happened?” remained unspoken.


    “Every now and then, my vision goes ck, but it only happens sometimes. There’s no need for more tests. I’ve undergone every exam imaginable, and there’s been no progress, so let’s stop here for now,” Ellie exined.


    Kaiden took Ellie’s face in his hands, gently guiding her to meet his gaze.


    Her eyes were still as clear and beautiful as ever.


    “What do you mean by ‘let’s stop here’?” Kaiden asked, his displeasure evident in his voice.


    “It means I’ve had all the tests avable to me! Yet, because some tests could harm our baby due to radiation exposure, they’re not an option,” Ellie replied, her frustration apparent.


    She worried about her eyes and had gone to the hospital alone, knowing he was busy. Meanwhile, he had apanied Carole to her checkup.


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