Only when he was satisfied did Axel speak. "My wife," he said softly, "did you forget? I promised to dine with you and your family."
"I remember," she giggled when he leaned in to kiss her, quickly turning her head so his lips brushed her cheek instead. "I just thought you'd be busy. You stayed beside me for almost a week."
Axel chuckled, guiding her toward the clinic door.
"That's why I hire capable people. They handle my work so I can handle you."
Evelyn raised an eyebrow. "That might be the most shameless line you've ever said, Mr. Knight..." She laughed softly.
"And yet," he replied smoothly, "it worked...you laugh."
They stepped out of the clinic and began walking toward the main house.
Axel slowed his pace to match her smaller, careful steps, his hand never leaving hers.
"You truly have many trusted and capable people," Evelyn said genuinely. "I'm impressed."
