Not long after, the Takahashi family doctor arrived with Hannah and immediately checked on Cecilia.
Thankfully, there was nothing seriously wrong with her. The emotional strain had simply overwhelmed her, but he insisted she remain seated and rest while he stayed nearby to keep an eye on her.
With Cecilia safely under the doctor’s care, everyone’s attention inevitably returned to the closed doors—and to the uncertainty still hanging over Jaime’s condition.
It took some time, and the quiet reassurance of those around her, before Damien finally managed to ease Maya’s sobs. But calming her tears was one thing. Calming the fear consuming her was another.
She remained tucked tightly against his side, drawing whatever comfort she could from the arm wrapped securely around her, while her swol
