Page 126 of Betrayal of a Billionaire
“Julia would,” he said with a wiggle of his eyebrows.
“Don’t count on it. Her sister will probably put her on a boat with Captain Luke so she can’t.”
Kyle winced. “Oh, good point. But still…we have to do something.”
“And we will. Let her sister cool off a little. She can’t keep us from Julia forever.”
Grant slouched further down in his seat as their conversation ended. Silence stretched between them long enough for them both to nod off. When he opened his eyes again, sunshine streamed through the window.
Sierra pushed food around on a plate, her nose wrinkled. “Hi, Daddy. I’m glad you’re awake. I need to get out of here.”
Grant rubbed his face before he stretched. “Good. I will be happy to have you home.”
“But not before I see Julia,” she said.
He swallowed hard, shooting a glance at the chair where Kyle had sat last night. He found it empty. Had he gone to try to see Julia?
The man strode back in with two coffees in his hand. He handed one off to Grant with a shake of his head. Grant took it to mean he’d not seen her.
“The thing is, honey,” Grant said after a sip of the coffee, “I think Julia is still asleep. And I’d really like to get you home.”
“I don’t want to go home until I’ve seen Julia.”
“But…once you’re home…I can come back and spend time with Julia. And make sure Luke is not ogling her.”
“Why don’t we all just do that?” Sierra asked.
“Because you’re too weak,” Kyle said.
“I’m not weak, you clown. Why are you still here?”
“Really?” Kyle asked. “I still can’t figure out why you asked me to come here with you.”
“Because you’re family. You are not only crazy, but I’m starting to wonder how good the school was that gave you a medical degree because you’re also not that smart.”
Grant waved a hand in the air. “Stop, stop, stop. This is exactly why you are going home. Because Julia does not need you two arguing back and forth with each other while she’s trying to recover.”
“Fine. Kyle and I will be nice to each other. We will act like the two closest siblings you’ve ever seen.”
“No, Sierra. Honey, the thing is…”
“Thing is, Sierra, this hospital is really strict about visitor policies. Alicia isn’t leaving Julia’s side, and there’s only one other person allowed in her room. While I’d like to grab that seat, I think we both know it’s best that Dad take that spot.”
“Why can’t we go in one by one?” Sierra asked.
“Because…that’s not good either.” Grant offered her a nervous chuckle. “That would mean you’d have to sit there in the waiting room which is not good for your recovery.”
“Daddy, I’m fine,” Sierra said. “I still want to see Julia. She saved my life.”
“I know, honey,” he said, his heart aching as he silently thanked Julia knowing he may never be able to say the words to her. “And you can tell her that on the entire plane ride home, okay?”
Sierra crossed her arms, pouting. “It’s not fair. She’s my step-mommy, and I can’t even see her because her bitchy sister won’t leave.”
“Honey, Alicia isn’t going to see her in a few days. So, let’s give her some time, huh?”
Sierra rolled her eyes. “Fine. Call the nurse, I’m ready to check out.”
Kyle rolled his eyes. “It’s not a hotel, Sierra.”
