Yvette's POV
I had made sure to keep a safe distance after the transfusion, but Knox seemed to want the opposite. Don't get me wrong. Acknowledging my existence was like the last thing he'd do. Still, he just happened to be in every space I found myself in.
I watched as they moved my mother to the operating room. This time, I could no longer avoid him as badly as I wanted to. I needed to ask a favour from him, so I shifted uncomfortably and exhaled.
"Could we please stay until the surgery is over?"
I waited for him to finally look away from his phone. He arched his brow, letting me know he didn't really catch what I said or perhaps was pretending not to.
"My mum. I want to stay until the surgery is over at least," I lowered my voice.
"Sure," he nodded. "I'll ask Mira to
