Alexander walked through the hospital entrance and found Lucas standing exactly where he'd expected arms crossed, expression already set.
For a moment, neither of them spoke. Lucas just looked at him.
"You hid that from me."
"It wasn't relevant," Alexander said. "That's why I didn't tell you."
"And now it is relevant, which is why you told me." Lucas's voice was flat. "Interesting logic."
Alexander held his gaze. "I just don't want that girl to hurt you. I know what kind of person you are, Lucas." He paused. "I wouldn't want what Lucy did to happen to you again."
The name landed quietly between them. Lucas looked at him for a long moment, something shifting almost imperceptibly behind his eyes and then he uncrossed his arms.
"I'm staying," he said. "She's my employee. That makes her
