Lacee, a fellow member of the Lowe Clan village, was related to Hoyt by blood, which was how she ended up as the Sanders family's nanny.Hoyt recognized her immediately.Seeing her on the ground, Hoyt's face twisted with a hint of guilt, and he cleared his throat, "What took you so long to open the door? I was worried something had happened, so I tried to kick it in. Lacee, I didn't kick you too hard, did I?"However, Lacee was in real pain, feeling sharp stabs in her lower belly, her face going white as a sheet, beaded with cold sweat.She just shook her head, though, and said, "I'm okay. Come on in."Before Hoyt could say another word, Rosie was all over him, sobbing, "My boy! You're finally home! You could've at least sent a note. Your dad and I have been sick with worry. We've hardly eaten or slept! We thought you'd been locked up!"Hoyt just looked at his parents, whose faces seemed etched with worry, and stayed silent.Skylar spat out in disgust, cursing Cilix. "That no-go
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