Hours later, Kate returned to the hospital with Bastien. Nick was already awake.

—Hi, Nick. How do you feel?

—Like I got hit by a truck… are you okay?

—Yes, thank you. —Nick glanced at the wall, where Bastien leaned with arms crossed, then back at Kate.

—That’s good… I just wanted to protect you.

—You’re nothing to her to be protecting her, Níkolas Russo —Bastien snapped. Nick smirked sarcastically.

—So, you investigated me. Well, maybe I’m not her husband, but I protected her. Where were you w