My Great Escape Led Me to You (Emily Blair) novel Chapter 530

Isabella Austin sat helplessly on the edge of the bed, calling for Dennis Lane. The family doctor trailed after the little boy, coaxing him with endless patience, while even Kevin Lane—usually so dignified—lowered himself to gently comfort his great-grandson.

But Dennis wouldn’t listen or look back. His short legs carried him across the room in a flash.

No matter how hard the doctor tried, medicine bottle in hand, he just couldn’t catch him.

Sighing, Isabella pleaded, “Dennis, come here, sweetheart. The medicine won’t hurt, I promise. Be good—once we’re done, it’ll heal quickly.”

She hadn’t expected Dennis to actually listen, but to her surprise, he dashed straight into her arms.

“Mommy, can we go find Daddy now?” Dennis asked, his face pressed against her shoulder.

Isabella’s eyes dimmed for a moment, but she answered gently, “Daddy’s still talking business with that lady. Let’s wait a little, okay? We need to put the medicine on first.”

Dennis pouted. “But I want to go now. Just for a peek—please, Mommy, just a peek?”

He spoke in his sweet, childish voice, “Mommy, I saw it on TV—the bad lady always tries to steal Daddy away. You have to watch Daddy, or she’ll take him from you.”

Isabella’s expression faltered. “Dennis, what are you—?”

“Dennis Lane.” The stern voice at the doorway made Isabella’s heart jump.

She quickly composed herself. “Andrew, I thought you were still talking business with Emily. Why are you here?”

Dennis’s wide eyes showed a flicker of fear. “Daddy.”

Andrew Lane stepped into the room, his tone clipped. “I heard Dennis. I came to check on him.”

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