146. Toiling With Her Emotions

“Hey, it's alright... I'm here.” His fingers trembled as he kept wiping her tears.

But Heidi only cried harder, throwing her arms around him, hugging him tightly.

“Mr. Harrison, we'll take him away,” said one of the men.

“Make sure he never comes out until I give the orders,” Lucas gritted out.

Holding Heidi protectively, he left the place.

Heidi had so many questions in her mind, but she decided to stay silent, wrapping her arms around his neck for support and reveling in the moment of salvation.

Lucas left the tall building with her and dropped her in the passenger's seat of his car.

“You're wounded. Let me take you to the hospital.”

Heidi nodded in silent agreement to his request. She faced the other side, curling herself up on the seat, yet again wrapping both hands around her aching stomach.

Lucas didn't strike up a conversation, driving silently. Heidi could feel his constant gaze on her. Now and then, he'd lean forward, probably to make sure that she was still awake.

Did Lucas