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She left my office, and I sat down behind my oversized glass desk, looking out the window at the view of Los Angeles.
“Here’s your coffee, Claire.”
“Thanks, Tessa. Can you do me a favor and find me an extended-stay hotel?”
“Sure. I’ll get on that right now. Where are you looking?”
“Somewhere close to here,” I said. “I need it starting today.”
“You need what?” Shaun asked as he and Carter walked into my office.
I stared at them momentarily. “An extended stay hotel.”
“Why?” Carter’s brows furrowed.
“Because I moved out of my apartment. Somehow, Nick found out everything, and we got into a huge fight. He said he never wanted to see me again. I can’t live next to him anymore.” I tried to stop the tears from filling in my eyes.
“Shit.” Shaun sighed. “Been there myself.”
“I’m sorry, Claire,” Carter spoke. “But you’re not staying in an extended-stay hotel. You can move in with any of us until your house is ready.”
“He’s right. You can move in with Jenni and me,” Shaun said.
“No. I’m not putting anyone out.” I put my hand up.
“You’re my sister, Claire. I won’t let you stay in a hotel for the next month.”
“And I’m your cousin, and I won’t allow it either.”
“None of us will,” Shaun said. “The one thing you’ll learn about us is that we never turn our back on family.”
“Thanks, Shaun.” I softly smiled.
“Then it’s settled. I’ll go call Jenni and tell her the news.” He winked.
Nick
I was thankful for the busy day in the ER because it kept my mind off Claire.
“Candace, I’m going upstairs to check on a patient. Page me if you need me.”
“I will, Dr. Russo.” She smiled.
When I walked into Bella’s room, Christian was in there.
“Dr. Russo.” She smiled.
“Hi, Bella. How are you today?”
“I’m okay. I want to go home, but Dr. Kind said I have to stay a while longer.”
“Well, Dr. Kind knows what’s best.” I walked over and placed my hand on hers.
“Okay, Bella. Charleigh will be in soon. Hang in there.” Christian smiled.
“I’m trying to, Dr. Kind.”
Christian and I walked out of the room.
