"Katherine—careful!" Felix's voice chased after her, echoing through the apartment hallway. His footsteps followed, but she barely heard him, her heart pounding too loud, drowning out everything else.
Her fingers trembled as she punched the passcode into the door. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Click. The moment the door unlocked, she shoved it open and dashed inside, kicking off her heels halfway through the living room.
"Maya!" Her voice cracked as she called, sprinting straight toward the twins' room.
Her chest tightened at the sight that greeted her. Maya lay curled up on her bed, cheeks flushed an angry pink, her little forehead glistening with sweat. Nathan sat beside her, holding her tiny hand. Irene hovered nearby, holding a cool damp cloth. Leonard sat on the edge of the bed—his broad frame awkward on the small mattress—his hand lightly stroking Maya's back.
Katherine's throat tightened. Her baby. Her sweet little girl.
