In the Lap of Luxury
Chapter 604 My Only Sister

Grace was immediately cautious.

"Caleb, you..."

"You're already defending him, and I haven't even done anything yet."

Xander placed a bowl of apples in her arms.

"Finish these, and the IV drip will be done. Wait for me to come back."

The two men with similar build walked out of the hospital, one after the other.

Grace was worried and asked Luke, "Can you check on them? I hope they don't get into a fight."

"Mr. Caleb won't do that. It shouldn't come to that."

The strong wind on the hospital rooftop blew open their coats.

Caleb was an experienced celebrity over many years. He stood tall and distinguished, but Xander didn't pale in comparison.

"Caleb, you have something to say."

After a long moment, Caleb looked at him intently and said, "We grew up together. Your parents were like family to me. We're not brothers by blood but are closer than that."

"Of course."

"We used to be close, but then we each got busy with our careers and lost touch. I don't know what you've been up to these past few years, but I've never doubted you. "Even Aaron and Victor trust you enough."

Caleb spoke slowly, and Xander nodded in agreement.

"Yes."

"We are happy that you're pursuing Grace. We have no objections to you two being together."

Xander waited for him to continue.

"But today, when I got to the police station and saw her disheveled, sitting in the lobby, I wanted to kill you!

"Is this how you take care of her? Letting her suffer an unwarranted disaster, I doubt you can take care of her!" Xander took his accusation to heart and agreed.

"It's my fault. This will not happen again."

Caleb was both angry and helpless. He didn't expect him to admit it so frankly.

"You!"

"Caleb, I wanted to confess to Grace a few years ago and invited you to be there.

"You asked me then if my heart would ever change. I can tell you it won't. Not now, not ever."

Xander stood beside him with determination.

Caleb looked at the scrape on his arm and, after a moment, elbowed him.

"You brat, she's my only sister. You better take good care of her."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Grace finished the last piece of apple just as Xander pushed the door and entered.

She smiled with a twinkle in her eyes.

"You didn't lie. I finished eating, and you came back!"

Xander also smiled.

"Your brother has gone back."

"He didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"

"Making things difficult for me would make things difficult for you. He wouldn't do that."

He squatted in front of her, removing the IV needle and quickly using a cotton swab to stop the bleeding.

Grace laughed at his words.

"Xander, you're so shameless! How do you know it would make things difficult for me? I wish he would punish you on my behalf."

"Punish me for what?"

"For not being on time, as promised. You still missed it," she muttered quietly.

Xander didn't mention what happened on the highway.

"You're mad, so why act like you're alright before?"

Grace kicked him with her foot.

"You're so annoying!"

He grabbed her delicate ankle, pulling her closer. His breath, warm on her cheek, was filled with desire.

Grace tensed up, barely daring to breathe.

When she thought he would kiss her, Xander whispered, "I'm sorry for making you suffer."

Grace relaxed, not sure if it was relief or disappointment.

On the way out of the hospital, they also happened to meet Peter coming out.

The construction site had a fight involving many men. He got some minor injuries, but he still stood tall.

"Mr. Fulton, I just received news that Jessica has gone missing."

It was as he had expected.