Mariko's POV
As I stare up at the ceiling, just thinking about Maddie and our babies. The secret that I have to keep from her, it's a lot. I am still letting it soak in, but I have to do whatever it takes to make sure that she is stress-free. The door creaked open and Bradley appeared.
"Dad, I'm sorry that I couldn't be here sooner. How are you? What happened?" he asked as he rushed to my side. He was concerned.
"I was attacked, I'm sure Reggie explained to you. I just think that it's best you don't know everything because I don't want you to be involved in my mess," I said.
"But Dad-"
"No, you have to respect me with that. It is my mess, and I am protecting all of you. I need you to look after your mother and continue to just keep her safe. This is a demand." I held my gaze on him
