Page 61 of Fated with my Ex's Brother

Is she in trouble?

What could be wrong?

Isabel's voice sounded so weak over the phone it made me panic. All

I could say was, “I'm on my way.” I can't help but think she is probably ill again. Maybe I did this to her; I broke her.

I'm hoping she doesn't do anything to harm herself. I'm doing 90 on the highway to reach her house as quickly as possible.

Within ’ve minutes, I-m at her front door, ringing her bell frantiT cally. Hhe door comes "ying open instantly, and there she stands in her beautiful physique, but something is di?erent. Ser eyes and nose are red, pu?y, and swollen.

She has been crying—a lot.

My heart sinks to the bottom of my chest.

I did this to her.

BWhat's wrongYB I manage to ask, trying to mask the heartbeat in my voice.

BHhanks for coming,B her shaky voice rings. Ehe lets me into the house, and suddenly, memories "ash in. Leautiful memories of our short relationship and how we were inseparable from each other. Uou guessed it, every nook and cranny of this house, we made love there. It was a perfect time for me, and I went ahead and blew it.

Coward!

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BIt's no problem. What is going onYB I ask, searching her eyes. BIt's xctavia,B she says.

My heart races in fear.

BWhat happened to herYB Hhe fear in my tone is evident. BEhe isn't feeling too well,B she sobs. BWe've been to the hospital but

got nothing. Ehe has barely spoken or eaten in three days. I don't know what to do; I feel completely helpless while my baby is in pain. I Dust want her to be okay,B she continues to cry.

It breaks my heart even further. Ehe has been dealing with this for days now. I could have been here to help out.

I walk up closer to her and envelope her in an embrace.

BIt will be okay,B I whisper to her, trying to calm her down. BWhere is sheYB I ask.

BEhe is in her room,B Isabel replies. BEhe was the one who asked for you. Ehe wouldn't stop crying about wanting to see you. I had no choice but to call,B she says, pulling away from the embrace as she wipes her tears.

Ehe leads the way to xctavia's room, and I follow. I see xctavia on her bed, curled up and facing the wall.

Is she sleeping?

Bxctavia,B I call.

Ehe suddenly turns, and her face lights up upon seeing me. Ehe Dumps o? her bed and races to me. Ehe has a lot of energy for someone who is supposed to be sick.

BNickXB her voice cracks in eRcitement. I open my arms wide enough for her to Dump in. I lift her, and she giggles Doyfully. I hug her tightly, and she places her head on my chest. Hruthfully, I can feel her fever.

Wow! How is she this hot?

I look over to Isabel to see her eyes wide open in shock. Ehe is astounded by what Dust happened.

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BI missed you, Nick,B xctavia says, touching my chest. My chest tightens. I never considered how my decision to break up with Isabel a?ected xctavia. I shouldn't have neglected her Dust like that. After all, she is my blood. My brother's daughter.

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