He quickly changed the subject and tried to lighten the mood. 'You should've seen the look on the surgeon's face when Boss demanded to leave. He was so mad, he was literally hopping mad. He blocked the door and refused to move unless Boss signed a waiver. If Boss
died from complications after leaving the hospital, he couldn't sue -'
The rest of his sentence died in his throat when he saw Kira pitch forward.
He shot out an arm and caught her in time. 'Whoa, easy there.Exclusive content from .
Kira regained her balance.
'Are you all right?"
'I'm...I'm fine.'
Kai knew he'd just committed the same mistake.
Maybe Boss was right; he did need a filter on his mouth.
When the lift door dinged open, the assistant fled into it.
He decided to shut up for the rest of the walk back to Boss's room.
Kira shuffled into the lift and leaned against the wall.
Kai might be tactless, but he was also honest.
His answer painted a heart-wrenching picture for her.
Kira wasn't sure if she had the strength to witness Austyn getting shot.
Two years ago, when she saw her father lying in a pool of blood, she was flung into a catatonic stupor.
Try as she might, she couldn't recall how she got to the hospital or how long she stood outside the operating russo
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When the kind-looking doctor informed her Dad wasn't going to wake up, perhaps ever, she fell to the floor in a dead faint.
Maybe Austyn was right.
If she had known about his trip to take down Santoro, she might have insisted on going with him.
But she would be more hindrance then help.
Kita wished she was made of stemer stuff, but she just couldn't stand the sight of blood or gore or the thought of someone she loved getting hurt....
She had not told Austyn this, but she was determined to stay mad at him for thirty days-ten days of her agony times an aggravating factor of three, sirace refused to acknowledge he was wrong As the lift moved up, Kira decided to take ten days off his sentence.
Kai was strangely quiet on the way back
The door to the ward was ayar
Both of them heard Austyn's voice before they could knock
should go back I would like to rest now.'
"Who's inside? Kita mouthed a question to Kai, who replied with an equally puzzled look
Kita pushed the door open
There were two visitors.
Kita's eyes lit up at the sight of one.
Her face fell at the sight of the other
Demian Mathews nodded at her
Deborah Connelly smiled bitterly.
Now she knew why Bustyn was in a hurry to chase them out.
She noticed Austyn's clenched hand
Was he afraid she would tell Kira about Aiden?
Thinking of this, she flashed a smile at Kira. 'Miss Hewitt, I'm surprised to run into you here.'
Kire shifted instantly into 'Comber' mode when she spotted her rival in love.
She stood straighter and raised her chin. This is my husband's ward. What's so surprising about me being here?'
Before Deborah could reply, she added, "You know Austyn and I are married, which means you should address me as Mrs McCarthy. Why do you insist on calling Miss Hewitt?? Kia hated being called 'Mrs'
#t made her sound like a hundred years old.
wa the wasn't about to admit it in front of Deborah, a woman who blatantly coveted that title.
Kira's open hostility caught everyone off guard.
Debords blanches.
Deen took second, closer look at Kits.
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"Wes? Zire prompted Miss Connelly?
thed the 'miss and made sure Deborah heard it.
Dewond lowered her bread.
'Kira's twotice that the woman was wearing her habitual white dress that reached just below the knees. #pot for bar Mek hals, the world have blended in with the walls. stress Act
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When Deborah looked up, her tace had gone a shade paler. You are right, of comse. It's just that I'm so used to calling you Miss thewitt, it's going to take me a while to adjust." it's just a name. How hard can it be? Go ahead, give it a try. It's not that difficult to pronounce.
Please give me some time. It's not easy for me to....you know,
Her sorrowful tone made Kita's hackles rise.
Kira couldn't believe she ever felt sorry for the woman.
Deborah Connelly was like oleander-beautiful to look at, but deadly once you got close enough to touch.
Kira already disliked her a great deal for trying to snatch Austyn away,
But now that she knew Deborah plotted to take Austyn's lite instead of his love, she hated the woman with a passion.
Deborah Connelly overtook Georgina Vaughn and now occupied the number one spot on Kita's enemy list.
'I don't know.' Kira crossed her arms, 'What's so difficult about two simple words? Missus, followed by McCarthy, Little kids know how to pronounce these words.
I'm sure you can manage.'
Deborah looked on the verge of tears. 'Miss Hewitt, please don't...please don't push me. You know Austyn and I.....'
She gave Kira a meaningful look before bowing her head. 'I just need some time to adjust. After all, he and I used to..."
Kira rolled her eyes so hard, they almost moved back into her skull. 'It's just a name. It's not like I'm asking you to disappear from Austyn's life.'
Though she very much wanted to.
Deborah bowed her head and bit her lower lip.
Kira jutted her chin.