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She blinks rapidly at me with her mouth wide open. According to Enzo, Jane has the same attitude as her daughter. She’s strong. She knew something was happening with George. That still didn’t stop her from making Enzo promise to video call me. He said she wants to grill me about Zara to make sure that I am taking care of her.
“All of it?”
I nod.
“We gave her a choice. To get her out of there and move her to a facility that is safe away from your father. One under the protection of Mikhail. Or she stays with George and loses her daughter.”
She blinks, wide eyed. “She believed you?”
“She knows more than you think, baby. When you speak to her, she will explain.”
“She can’t afford all those fancy new treatments.”
“I have that covered, Zara. I told you before, money means nothing to me. She will have the best care, with new specialists and whatever treatment plan will help her.”
She slams into my chest and clings to me tightly.
“Thank you, Frankie. I don’t know what to say.”
“We take care of our family. I don’t need thanking.” I run my fingers through her soft hair.
She looks up, her puffy red eyes staring back at me.
I stroke her cheek. “You know I’ll do anything for you,” I say and mean every single word.
“Can I see her soon?”
“Once it’s settled down more, I’ll take you. In the meantime, we’re setting up a phone system you can speak to her on that will be secure. When we have the girls safe and finish this, we can look at our options. Whether she moves in with us, or we find somewhere nearby. Whatever you want, baby.”
She wraps her hands around my neck, pulling me down to her and capturing my lips with her soft ones. With a firm grip, I bring her closer, feeling her trembling body gradually subside, enabling me to lift her out of the shower.
42
ZARA
I chose a flowing black dress with intricate lace details and paired it with a cozy white cardigan.
As Frankie drives, his hand tightly grips my exposed thigh. “You look absolutely fucking divine, angel.”
I blush at his words and place my hand over his. My leg starts to bounce, and he tightens his grip.
“It’s all going to be fine, Zara.”
“You don’t know that. This is one thing you don’t have control over, Frankie.”
His lips form a thin line.
“I know if you could, you’d do anything to make sure they’re okay.”My heart is full. I don’t need anything else. My stomach tightens as he parks outside of the doctor’s office. I don’t know what strings he pulled to get this on Christmas Day, but I’m not arguing with him.
“You know, we could have just waited for the twelve weeks?” I say as Frankie rings the bell while squeezing my hand.
“After yesterday, we need to make sure.”
“It’s a damn scratch on my face!”
He tugs me into his side. “Shh.”
The door creaks open, and an older lady with a warm smile greets us, guiding us to the waiting room.
