You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1715: Believe

Luther nodded.

He gently stroked Alisha, who was sleeping peacefully in his arms. He was about to get up when Alisha's hands tightly grasped

him.

He sighed helplessly. "Taking care of her day and night these past few days has made her cling toeven more. Jamie, | won't see

you off. They will still blindfold you and take you back. After you return, you must keep everything that happens here a secret."

"Mr. Warner, don't worry, | understand," Jamie promised.

Luther snapped his fingers, and the black-clad person who had been guarding outside walked in.

"Mr. Warner, what are your orders?" Under Athena's command, the black-clad person showed great respect towards Luther.

"Escort Dr. Jamie back," Luther waved his hand.

"Yes." The black-clad person led Jamie away.

Before Jamie left, he bowed slightly to Luther and then respectfully turned and left.

After everyone had left.

Luther half-leaned on the sofa, holding Alisha closer to him, her small head nestled tightly against his chest. As if feeling safe,

Alisha finally released her grip on his hand and let it naturally fall to the side.

Her eyelashes trembled lightly, her small lips slightly parted, and her soft body rose and fell with each breath.

He gently caressed her, his long fingers outlining her small features.

It was evident that Alisha lacked love and a sense of security.

Throughout her illness, she had clung to him, unwilling to let go. She was particularly sensitive, instantly sensing when he was

away and grabbing him to stop him. She was also very careful, afraid that he would be unhappy or reject her.

Thinking of this, Luther held Alisha even tighter. Damn Athena, what kind of psychological pressure had she put on Alisha to make

her, who had just begun to experience the outside world, becso pitiful?

He wanted to tear Athena apart, but he couldn't harm Alisha.

At least for now, Alisha still believed that Athena was her mother, relying on and trusting her. He first had to find a way to sever

this close relationship. That's why he had been staying by Alisha's side.

These past few days, Athena had tried various ways to get close to him, but he had rejected her. Jamie had given him test strips,

and he would test any food or drink Athena gave him to make sure it was safe before consuming it.

Athena had gone out early in the morning, and he didn't know what she was doing.

It definitely wasn't a good thing, perhaps related to the photos that had cout earlier of him and Athena being captured.

He sat on the sofa, repeatedly pinching his jaw. The pain that arose reminded him to stay alert.

Joyce had probably also seen the news by now. What would she think?

The last thing he wanted to do was to hurt her again, but for Alisha's safety, he had no choice.

These past few days, he hadn't called her or sent her any messages. Besides knowing that his actions were being monitored, he

didn't have the face to contact her.

His promises had been easily broken, and he blamed himself deeply.

Joyce would be heartbroken when she found out. He couldn't bear to think about it. The more he thought about it, the more he felt

as if every breath was like inhaling a sharp blade, piercing his heart. The pain spread infinitely.

After a moment, the black-clad person he had sent to the Warner residence returned.

The black-clad person stepped forward. "Mr. Warner, the items you requested have been retrieved. Please check to see if

everything is there."

"Mm, put them in Alisha's room. I'll check later," Luther replied coldly.

"Yes." The black-clad person picked up several large bags and brought the items into the room, placing them on the sofa.

After a short while, Luther stood up while holding Alisha. He walked into the room and gently laid her on the bed.

As he was about to let go and leave...

Alisha suddenly woke up, feeling the warmth leaving her. She instinctively reached out and grabbed Luther's sleeve, shouting,

"Daddy, where are you going?"

Luther quickly bent down, gently stroking Alisha's cheek. "Daddy's not going anywhere. Look, Daddy has brought all the clothes

here. Daddy will stay here with Alisha from now on, okay?"

He pointed to the bags on the nearby sofa.

Alisha rubbed her eyes and clung to Luther's arm as she sat up, finally believing that he wasn't leaving. She clapped her little

hands, saying, "That's great, Daddy will be withevery day."

"I'm awake now, Daddy. | want to drink water," Alisha climbeddown from the bed. "I feel much better. Can | go outside to soak up

ssun?"

Luther poured a glass of water for Alisha and handed it to her, shaking his head. "No, it's windy outside today. You shouldn't be

exposed to the wind right now. Be patient for a few more days, okay, Alisha?"

Alisha's expression turned sad. She had been feeling so suffocated. The past few days had been really difficult, lying around in a

daze, unable to do anything.

"Alisha, think about how uncomfortable you were a few days ago. Now that you've recovered, you mustn't get sick again," Luther

gently coaxed.

Alisha took a few sips of water and placed the cup aside.

"Okay, I'll listen to Daddy," she said obediently.

"Alisha, look at this. What is it?" Luther took a large set of toys from beside her bed and placed them in front of Alisha.

It was a large pink box containing a lifelike doll. Every eyelash and strand of hair looked real. It also cwith interchangeable

clothes, shoes, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, and everything else.

"Wow, this is a Sherita doll!" Alisha clapped excitedly. "I've seen it on TV, it's so much fun. Is it for me?"

"Of course," Luther pinched her little nose. "You're all better now, so you can play with it."

"Oh yeah!" Alisha hugged the box and sat down on the soft carpet, starting to unpack the toy.

Luther watched her tenderly for a while, then walked to the sofa and rummaged through the bags. They contained everyday items

he had asked someone to retrieve from the Warner residence.

For Alisha's sake, he had to stay here for a while.

s, which should contain his watch and cufflinks.

If. Only she knew where they were placed.

orn watches inside.

ne of the watches.

ited edition tourbillon gold watch, too heavy to be worn daily, meant for

watch had a special meaning.

he.

gh he hadn't contacted her, she had expressed her trust in him in this

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