15
THE GOOD DOCTOR
JOHN
After the ice cream, Claudia dozed off. She looked tired. I watched her like a devoted guardian, just as Joseph watched me.
“Will you relax,” he said. “She’s fine. Let her sleep. Why don’t you get some rest yourself?” Joseph was watching as I sat, leaning over her.
I looked up. I hadn’t noticed him staring until I heard him speak.
“We’re both here, so nothing is going to happen to her,” he continued.
I looked at Michael, who smiled. It seemed they had both been watching me guarding Claudia.
“I can’t help it,” I managed to say.
“I understand,” Michael said. “She gave you a scare.” There was still a smile on his face. “She mentioned your plans further.”
Michael looked at Joseph, not sure whether he knew what was going on.
“My uncle knows,” I offered to ease
