Chapter: 2053

"Hey, don't drag me into this!" Bethany protested playfully, acknowledging how she'd grown past her old hiding habits.

"Nola, if you don't come in, your brother will try to come out! He can't walk-it'll hurt him terribly."

This finally penetrated Nola's defenses. She sniffled, her voice wavering. “Okay, I'll go see him."

Rowan's heart ached at his sister's distress.

He'd gladly bear any pain to spare her suffering.