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“I don’t know.” Tears fell from my eyes. “Kendall called and said the firefighters are trying to put it out now.”

“I’ll meet you there, babe. I’m on my way now.”

Shaun had to park a block over because the streets were blocked off and filled with fire trucks. I climbed out of the car and ran to where my studio was. Placing my hands over my mouth, I stood there and stared at it as the firemen put the fire out.

“This is my building,” Shaun said to one of the firefighters.

“And my dance studio!”

“What happened?” Shaun asked.

“There was an explosion from the building next door.”

“When did this happen?” I asked.

“We got the call at five a.m.”

“Sofia!” Kendall ran over and hugged me. “I can’t believe this.”

“Contractors were working on that building yesterday,” I told the fireman.

“Sofia!” I heard Nathan’s voice from behind. “Jesus.” He shook his head. “How the hell did this happen?”

“They think the building next door exploded.” I buried my face in his chest as the tears fell.

“It’s okay, sweetheart. No one was hurt, and that’s what’s important.” He held me tight.

“Miss, I’m going to need your name and number.”

“I’ll give you mine since I own the building,” Shaun said. “Listen.” He placed his hand on my back. “I will take care of everything, and we’ll rebuild your studio in no time.”

“Oh, my God, I have to call all the parents and let them know.”

“Do you have their numbers?” Nathan asked.

“Yes. On my computer at home.”

“I’ll come over and help you,” Kendall said.

“Thanks, Kendall. You better get back to the medical center,” I told Nathan. “Wait. Where’s Nicholas?”

“He fine. He’s at the medical center in good hands. I can take you home.”

“It’s okay, Nathan. I’ll take her. We have a lot to do,” Kendall said.

“Thanks, Kendall. Babe, everything will be okay.” He pressed his lips against my forehead.

CHAPTER22

Nathan

“Thanks for driving Sofia here,” I said to Shaun. “She’s really shaken up.”

“No problem. She was at my house when Kendall called.”

“Maybe I should go get the baby and go straight home.”

“That’s the last thing Sofia would want you to do. Besides, she and Kendall have a lot of calls to make. You’d just be in the way.” He smirked.

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