Chapter: 1872

The last one had been a rollercoaster of nerves, and this time wasn't much different.

"She's fine, seriously. Why would I lie? Just get over here and take her home. I've got some things to handle."

“Alright.”

Hanging up, Nikolas couldn't shake the nagging sense that something was off, like a missing puzzle piece he couldn't yet see.

As he drove closer to the hospital, the realization slowly dawned on him. Jayson's reaction wasn't right. Aimee, never one to keep secrets, must have told Jayson about Jonathan and Bethany's situation.