Chapter: 1741

Finally, there was movement at the door.

Brody instinctively looked up as Jonathan quietly stepped out. "Mr. Bates, are you leaving?" he asked.

"Shh, she's asleep," Jonathan whispered, glancing back towards Bethany, who rested peacefully in the bed. "You don't need to stay. My men are covering all the exits. If Samira comes back, they'll alert me."

Brody nodded, blinking as he cleared his throat. "Alright."

He had considered complaining about not being informed earlier but decided against it.