Page 7 of Seduced By a Billionaire

Ella blinked and Kyle said, “She just called you beautiful.”

Giselle said, “Now,chéri,tell me, how is my son?”

They all turned as a male voice said, “Yes, howisour son?”

An older version of Kyle with graying hair stood in the doorway, not approaching the bed.

“Father so glad you could make it to my funeral,” Kyle said.

“Glad to see the accident didn’t affect your caustic wit,” James Bennett replied to his son.

“Mon amour, my angel is hurting. Stop right this minute with your bickering.”

“Ella this is my Father, James Bennett.”

Ella noticed that her patient seemed distressed. The room which had been full of joy and laughter a moment before was suddenly filled with tension. “Pleased to meet you all. I will leave a message with the doctor that you’re here. He can fill you in on your son’s progress. Overall, he is improving daily. It’s just going to take time. I do think you should limit your visit to a half-hour at a time. He needs lots of rest and no stress.”

Turning toward Kyle she said, “I’m leaving for the day. Deb is next on shift. Enjoy visiting with your family.” His dark expression told her how that was going to play out.

“Nice meeting you,” Faye called out.

“Faye it was my pleasure. You are a wonderful storyteller,” Ella said warmly. She liked Faye and would have loved to hang out with her longer. She was intriguing and someone Ella could picture as a friend.

“A bientot,” Giselle said.

Nodding his head stiffly James Bennett said, “Good day.”

“Working tomorrow?” Kyle asked.

“Yes, see you tomorrow.”

Giselle had quickly sized up the interaction between her son and the beautiful nurse and immediately began matchmaking.

“Kyle, your nurse is beautiful and kind. You need amamanfor little Finn. Enough time has passedchériit is time to settle down again.”

“Don’t startmaman.”

“Those tarts you bed are a waste of time. You’re no better than your brother.”

Kyle’s eyebrows rose, “How would you know that? Have you been checking up on memaman?”

“I have my ways.”

Kyle’s forehead furrowed with pain as he moved to find a more comfortable position.

“Oh, my baby, you are in pain. I must call for your doctor immediately!” she exclaimed.

James Bennett interrupted his wife before she could make good on her threat, “Giselle enough! Quit coddling your son. He is a big boy and under excellent care. His nurse was just in here for God’s sake!”

“But…”

“No but’s. He’s fine. I’m sure Kyle brought this on himself. Racing around recklessly like an irresponsible playboy.”

Giselle gasped at her husband’s callousness as she placed a hand on her heart. “How could you say such a thing? Our son could have been killed. Have you no heart?”

Kyle said nothing but his eyes burned with anger. Faye, seeing this, said, “Listen, Mom, Dad, let’s give my dear brother here a break and go get a bite to eat. He’s tired and in pain. You heard Ella. No stress! Bickering will not help him one bit.”

Kyle had closed his eyes attempting to shut out his family. “Yes please, go. Father no need for you to return. No reason to pretend you give a shit.”

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