Total pages in book: 64
Estimated words: 60018 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 300(@200wpm)___ 240(@250wpm)___ 200(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 60018 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 300(@200wpm)___ 240(@250wpm)___ 200(@300wpm)
She stared at him for a good thirty seconds, hoping to convey her annoyance. But in the end, she knew why he was keeping her prisoner here and gave in. “Fine. But we’re going to talk to Caleb and Zach again. Soon.”
The worry lines she’d seen last night were back in his forehead as he agreed with a nod.
Chapter Seventeen
When they arrived at the hospital, Remy was relieved to see Dex checking in at the main desk, too. On the drive over, he realized he couldn’t leave Raven alone in the waiting room. He’d been racking his brain, trying to figure out a solution for where she could sit while he talked to his father. Now he had one.
Dex waited as Remy gave his name and received a pass to stick on his shirt, along with a reminder that it was two people allowed up at one time.
They walked over to the chairs in the lobby and Remy turned to his brother. “Can you stay here with Raven while I go see Dad? I need to talk to him and I don’t want to leave her alone.” Worst case, he’d have brought her into the room with him but he’d prefer privacy to have this heart-to-heart with his dad.
“Of course. I can get to know her better.”
Remy glanced at Raven. “Are you good?”
She smiled. “I think I can handle hanging out with the hottest quarterback in the league.”
“Retired hottest quarterback,” Dex said with a smug grin.
Remy shook his head at his brother’s ego. “I notice you aren’t arguing about the word hottest.”
“What can I say? When you’ve got it, you know it.”
After rolling his eyes, Remy turned to Raven again, raising his eyebrows. “And you? Flirting with my brother in front of me?” He kept his tone light because he was joking.
“I’m just repeating what I read about him on social media!” she exclaimed. “We all know you’re the hottest Sterling brother,” she assured Remy, obviously stroking his ego, and he liked it.
“Hey! I take offense to that,” Dex said.
Remy slapped his brother on the side of the head. “Take care of my girl. I’ll be back soon.”
With a sudden twist of nerves in his gut, he walked away from Raven and Dex, and toward the elevator, heading to visit his father.
He arrived at his dad’s room just as a nurse walked out along with an orderly who stepped over to the food cart, then moved on to the next room.
The nurse paused. “Are you here to see Mr. Sterling?”
Remy nodded. “I’m his son.”
The young woman smiled. “I assumed as much. He told me he has four of them. Go on in. He’s eating breakfast.”
“Thanks.” Remy knocked once and walked in.
His father sat up in bed, the table turned so he had a tray in front of him. “Remy!” Alex sounded happy to see him.
“Hi, Dad.” He took in his father’s coloring, which was much better than it had been yesterday, his pallor no longer pasty and white. “You’re looking well.”
“I feel better. The doctors want to run some tests so I’m here for another couple of days. They want to monitor me.”
Remy nodded, relieved the hospital wasn’t just releasing him. “That’s good. I’ll feel better with more answers. This way you’ll know how to take care of yourself.”
“They say I have to give up red meat, among other things.” His dad grimaced. “They’re even sending a nutritionist in to talk to me. Lizzie wants to be here to make sure she can follow the diet they prescribe.”
Remy was grateful his father would have someone to monitor his meals and behavior, at least in the beginning until he got used to a new routine. That thought reminded him of his mom, who wasn’t here to keep tabs on his dad and the reason Remy wanted to talk.
As his father ate his oatmeal, Remy pulled up a chair and settled in by Alex’s bedside. “So… you and Lizzie?” He brought up the easier conversation first.
Alex put down the spoon. His cheeks flushed as he met Remy’s gaze. “We discussed how to tell you kids but she wanted to wait. And I… I’m worried about how you’d all take the news. Especially Fallon. She has the softest heart.” His dad put a hand over the organ in his chest that was causing him issues.
Remy clasped his hands together, resting them on the side of the bed. He drew a deep breath before diving in. “First off, none of us have spoken about things since yesterday but I don’t have an issue with you two as a couple.” It wasn’t easy to discuss his father’s personal life and Remy did his best not to squirm in his chair.
“I appreciate it.” Alex glanced down but his cheeks were still flushed red, telling Remy this talk wasn’t any easier for him.