Chapter 26. Being Affected

"Albert said that his family will keep everything quiet. Your case will be fast-forwarded as self-defense and his lawyer had agreed."

Ian kissed her cheek and rubbed her back affectionately as she lay by his side in his bed safely tucked at his house. He was satisfied with today's result.

"...and Albert said that you can get the house and his..."

"I don't want anything his, I just want to go back and see my mom." She said sitting straight and ask if she could go to her mom earlier tomorrow. He gives her a yes only if she sleeps early.

"You had a very long and tiring day baby, you should get some rest and let me take care of you."

"Are you sure we're good staying at yours? I think I should get back to the hotel. Your captain, colleague..."

"The case is done, I've reported everything to my captain and honestly I felt you'll be safer here. We still got the Amulet and Shani is on our speed dial."

"But..."

"I'm good Blair, I've cle