The hospital VIP room felt quieter than usual as Alexis leaned back, watching the steady rise and fall of Cody's chest. Kathrine had been by her side for hours, sharing the silence as they waited for him to wake.
“So, is Mrs. Carrington still coming?” Alexis asked, breaking the quiet.
Kathrine glanced over, eyebrows raised. “Why would you even ask about that?” She gave a playful smirk and slid closer on the bench. “yes, she’s on her way. Apparently, she had to wrap up her event first, if mom doesn't show up here , means she's probably dead.”
Alexis shrugged, but Kathrine’s grin widened as she leaned in with a conspiratorial gleam in her eyes. “Alright, spill. Tell me how it was.”
“How what was?” Alexis blinked, feigning confusion.
“That’s how we’re doing things now? Acting like you
