Chapter 95

We picked up the medication and headed back to the hospital room. After thinking it over, I decided it would be better to stay at home. It was inconvenient here, and I couldn't keep an eye on Brandon. I still believed Elora's death had a lot to do with him.

Kathy agreed and helped me pack up. We got in the car and drove home. Just as we were leaving the hospital, I suddenly saw a familiar face.

He walked up to me and said, "Caroline."

I was surprised. It was Renee's husband, Leo Schmidt.

I hadn't seen Leo in a long time. The last time was at the Jordan family's Thanksgiving dinner. After I got sick, I stopped going to their family gatherings.

I could never quite figure out the relationship between Leo and Renee. Renee had many lovers, but Leo never seemed to mind. Every time he saw Renee, he looked at her with such love.

I heard that they were once a loving couple, but something happened to Renee later on.

Over the years, Renee was always out and about, while Leo stayed home, taking care of the kids and doing housework. He had become a stay-at-home dad.

"Leo, what brings you here?" I asked.

Leo smiled gently, his face soft and kind. "The kid's sick. I'm here to get some fever medicine."

Leo and Renee's child, Briar Schmidt, was a sweet little girl.

"I haven't seen Briar in ages. What grade is she in now?" I asked.

"She's in ninth grade," Leo replied with a proud smile.

I didn't know what kind of marriage Leo and Renee had, but he always seemed to be content.

I had heard that Leo's parents didn't approve of Renee because they thought she was too wild and unreliable. But Leo was smitten with her and insisted on marrying her. His parents refused to hold a wedding, hoping to drive Renee away.

Of course, Renee didn't agree to marry Leo without a wedding. Eventually, Leo worked and saved up for a few years to hold a wedding and bring Renee home.

"Why don't you bring Brett over to play with Briar sometime?" Leo suggested.

I replied, "The kids are at my mom's place right now. I dropped them off there when I went home."

"Why don't you let Briar go there for a little vacation? She can play with my kids. The weather in Suncrest City is beautiful and warm right now. It's not cold at all. Plus, with my kids around, you can rest easy. It's getting chilly here, so it might be nice for her to have a change of scenery."

Leo seemed tempted by the idea. "I'll have to discuss it with Renee."

"Renee is always so busy. Why don't you just take her there? I'm sure Renee will agree."

Leo hesitated for a moment but then agreed. "Alright, give me your contact information. I'll get in touch after Briar finishes her classes."

I nodded and gave him my phone number.

I really liked Briar. She was a quiet, delicate girl.

I didn't want Briar to stay here. I had a feeling that things were about to change with the Jordan family, and I didn't want her to get caught up in it. It would be better for her to go to Suncrest City and spend time with Brett and the others.

Leo looked like a scholar. I wasn't sure if he knew what Renee was up to, but it wasn't my business.

After chatting with Leo, he said goodbye and went to get the medicine. I was about to leave when Kathy suddenly grabbed my arm and said, "Wait, let's see where he's going."

I decided to stay and see where Leo was headed.

Sure enough, he didn't go to the outpatient clinic but to the inpatient department.

Kathy gave me a knowing look. "See? I told you Leo was lying."

I was stunned for a moment but then explained, "Maybe Leo has his reasons for not telling me. Let's not pry into his privacy. Let's go."

Kathy drove me home.

When we arrived, I saw someone standing at the door.

It was a woman with short, neat hair, wearing a black outfit and pants that showed off her long legs. She looked very sharp.

Seeing me, she approached and said, "You must be Ms. Sharp?"

I was taken aback and asked, "Who are you?"

The woman smiled and said, "I'm Savannah Faith. Mr. Castillo sent me to look after you. He said it's dangerous for you here, and he's worried about you."

I was surprised. Kathy immediately gave me a teasing look and said, "Worried? Dangerous? I told you Royce likes you."

I rolled my eyes at her and told her to stop talking nonsense. Then I turned to Savannah and said, "Wait a moment. I'll call him."

Savannah smiled and nodded.

I stepped aside, avoiding Kathy's teasing gaze, and called Royce.

"Did you send Savannah?"

Royce's deep voice responded, "I was worried about you, so I asked a friend to find Savannah to look after you. Don't worry, she's a retired special forces soldier and now works as a bodyguard. She's very reliable."

"Thank you," I said softly.

Royce chuckled. "When will you stop thanking me so much?"

I didn't know what to say. I turned to look at Kathy, who was making faces at me. I quickly hung up the phone.

"I have some things to take care of. I'll treat you to dinner another day."

When I returned, Kathy asked with a smile, "Is she from Royce?"

I rolled my eyes at her.

Kathy didn't mind. "Alright, with her here, I can rest easy. I'll head home now. Call me if you need anything."

I nodded and told her to drive safely. Then I watched her leave.

Savannah and I went inside. For some reason, I had complete trust in anyone Royce sent, as if I knew he would never harm me.

I prepared the room Holly used to stay in for Savannah. "You can stay here. Thank you for your help."

Savannah wasn't fussy at all. She looked around and said with a smile, "This is much better than my old barracks. Thank you, Ms. Sharp."