Chapter 39

Rayne’s POV

I am disgusted that the guard allowed the kids into Nathan’s room. Oh wait, he didn’t let them. He was asleep!

Anything could have happened to Nathan. He could have been attacked again. Because the guard was asleep. I was livid when I dismissed him. There will be consequences for this. I went and sat with Nathan after Summer and the kids left.

When we are in private, he is always so full of life with a smile on his face. He really doesn’t look like the same man. He leads a lonely life really, not having anyone but his close friends and his mom. But right now, he looks like a lifeless shell. “Come on, bud, you can get through this. I know you can.” I know Florence will be returning soon. “What would your mom do without you? What would Adam do without you?” I paused for breath. “What would I do without you?” I can feel my eyes welling up. When the door opens, I shake myself, gaining my composure.

Florence walks in. She can see I am upset and gives me a hug. “I