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Chapter 84 - Caught Off Guard

Kendrick gasped, blinking rapidly at Griffin's innocent words and Hiraya's alarmed reaction which caused some of the water to spill on the top of her hospital gown.

"Oh no...I'm so sorry." Kendrick pulled away, dropping the glass on the bedside table while reaching out for the tissue paper.

"Griffin… what did you just say?" Hiraya's voice trembled slightly, sharper than she intended, as she met her son's gaze.

Griffin's eyes widened, his smile faltering at her stern voice and the slight coldness in her eyes.

"I...I ....it doesn't matter mommy. It's just a silly wish. I didn't mean to..." He scrambled to pat some of the water trickling down her gown, guilt written all over his little face. "I'm sorry mommy… I didn't mean to upset you."

"Careful, Ivy."

Kendrick leaned forward, his hand instinctively half-reaching out to steady Hiraya's head on the pillow.

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