Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

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34

His lips were parted, air refusing to fill his lungs. Sylvie's house was on fire. Her house... How was it possible?

The ran over to one of the fire agents that stood, directing the others.

What happened here?" He demanded.

The fire agent wanted to ignore him not until he saw his face. "A gas explosion, sir. We're working hard to put it

out,

Kage's heart felt so heavy. He never thought it'd be possible to feel that way until now. "Is there..." he paused for

a deep breath. Is there anyo inside?"

"Yes. But the medical team are trying to rescue her now."

That was it. He lost it.

Did he just say a 'her'? A female was trapped in there? Sylvie...

He didn't think. He was about running into it when he saw the medical team roll someone out on a stretcher. He

couldn't get a clear view of her face yet, she was unconscious.

"Stephanie!" He heard someone cry out..

No, not someone, but Sylvie.

He looked around frantically and found her on his left, running to meet the lady on the stretcher.

Kage had never taken a breath deeper than that before.

Sylvie was in tears as she rushed to meet Stephanie. She'd been greatly affected by the fire and was

unconscious.

"Oh, my God," she sobbed. "Stephanie..."

When they reached the ambulance, the medical team had to stop her from going in with them. They got

Stephanie in and drove off.

She buried

her face in her palms, feeling so terrible. She'd have been in the house when the fire started, if she hadn't

stepped out to get the barbecue she was craving. Stephanie had been on a phone call, so she didn't want to

disturb her and had to leave alone. It was upon her return hthat she found the house in flames with people

gathered around.

But how could they have been a gas explosion? she and Stephanie were always very careful in the kitchen. It

shouldn't be possible.

"Sylvie," Kage's soft voice reached her cars before his hand cupon her.

She turned snappily and found him looking genuinely concerned.

"Are you... Are you alright?"

Her face was covered with tears. Seeing him somehow, made her even more angry.

"Stay away from me!" She half-yelled. "This is all your fault, you know? | don't know who's nerves it is you've

gone on that wouldn't just letbe."

Kage was confused. "What the hell are you talking about?"

"You don't understand, do you? I'm being threatened by someone that knows you. I'm tired, Kage. | just want to

live. Is it so hard?"

Her words hit him at the wrong spot. As she turned and ran off, he couldn't do anything to stop her.

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Hours later, Sylvie was able to see Stephanie. Although, she was still unconscious.

She had burnt marks on her neck and lower parts of her body, but thankfully, no part of her face was touched.

Sylvie wouldn't had been ruined.

hy lud staring at Stephanie Sne knew the gas explosion hadn't been a mistake from their end. She had a feeling

behind it was the sperson that had threatened her life a week ago Why wouldn't they let her have her

habies

Westley was in the rouen with her giving her scourting words She'd called him on her way to the hospital,

telling hum wing He was both shocked, angry quel happy happy that she was fine.

Sopan family members had caround as well. When Sylvie was tired, Westley walked her out, his hand

around her Wand Sybrje noticed but didn't read much meaning to it, she was too exhausted to However, as they

walked down the hallway, they cface to face with Kage. He'd been in the hospital the whole time, trying to

reach Sylvic, but she wasn't taking his calls.

Seeing her there with Westley's hand around her waist, fueled him with rage.

| need to speak to you," he stated sternly, his eyes not leaving Sylvie's

She gulped heavily glancing at Westley before looking back at him.

"She's tired and needs srest. You can talk later, Westley spoke up before Sylvie could

It was all Kage could do not to lose his mind. You're in a hospital. There are too many people watching, he

reminded himself

He kept his gaze fixed on Sylvie. Didn't you hear me? | said | need to speak to you"

Sylvie knew where this was headed. She knew Kage wouldn't take no for an answer, and she wasn't ready to

keep dragging it

"It's fine," she said to Westley, rubbing her hands on the back of her jeans.

It irked Kage that she had to inform Westley before meeting with him. There were a lot of things he neeiled to

change

Westley had to excuse them, not before he cast a glare at Kage, tho.

"What is it?" Sylvie asked, as soon as they were alone.

Kage scanned her with his eyes. She looked fine, just exhausted.

"You said something about it being my fault that Stephanie's house got burnt. What did you mean by that?"

Sylvie closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. She was angry and shouldn't have said what she did, although it

didn't change the fact that she was right.

"Can we just can we not talk about it?"

"No, we have to. Has someone been threatening you?"

She hesitated. Well, Kage already knew she was pregnant. So, what more was there to hidde

"| received a note sweeks ago, tellingto get rid of the child and threatening to take my life if | don't. |

didn't know who the sender was, so there wasn't much | could do about it. That was the reason | moved in with

Stephanie. Kage acted surprised before scoffing "And you think this is from me, somehow

Because | hadn't told anyone about it, Kage. | heuril someone

must ve monitoredclosely and figured | was pregnant or something. And for that nute to be sent to me, its

obvious the baby's is a threat to them. Now, who from my side would see my babars as a threat" It can only be

from yours" Kage thought of the possibility, but there was nobody he could really put a finger on.

"Okay" he sighed. "I'll need to protect you, then You have to move in with me

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"Well, Stephanie's house has been burnt down. Where are you moving next? Westley's?"

She glared at him. "I have a family, okay? My dad's still alive."

"And if what you're saying is actually true, don't you think his apartment might get burnt down as well!"

Sylvie had given a bittered thought to it before then. The last thing she wanted was endangering anyone else.

"My place will be well guarded," he continued. "Not a single soul will be able to step in or out without my

permission. You'll be

safe.

She regarded him for a while, trying to picture living with him. Hell, no.

"Look, | appreciate your concern - even if I'm aware you're never concerned - but I'm not moving in with you. It's

not happening now, it's not happening ever."

Kage was calm. He gave her that cold look, while saying nothing until it becuncomfortable for Sylvie.

"You should have srest," he said before turning away.

Sylvie's brows were furrowed as she watched him leave. Did Kage just leave without further argument? That was

quite suspicious

Westley took her to an hotel where she spent the night. Although, he had insisted on staying with her just to

ensure she was fine, she didn't let him. So, he booked a room close to hers.

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Sylvie promised to get her a new apartment, although Stephanie insisted there was no need for that.

She left the hospital with her heart heavy and more tears rolling down her cheeks. She was too sad to notice the

guards that followed her around.

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"I hope | don't have to ask again because then, I'd be calling the cops on you."

That was when Sylvie bothered for a look. She was wiping her tears as she regarded the men.

"We were assigned by Mr. Kage to keep an eye on her," One of them finally replied.

What? Was Kage crazy? Sylvie thought wearily.

Westley scoffed in disbelief. "Well, why don't you go back there and tell him she doesn't need his protection?"

The men didn't make a move.

I'm talking to you!"

"Hey, it's fine. Sylvie touched him. "Just let them be. I'll speak to Kage about it myself."

"Like he ever listens, Westley huffed.

Trust me, it's fine"

Sylvie was too tired and just wanted to get srest.

Helping her into the car, they drove off. And as expected, the men followed closely behind.

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"Dad" She was still lying in bed.

"Sylvie. How re you?"

Tm fine."

"Good. | need you to cover to the house right now. It's urgent."

In an hour, Sylvie was on her way to her father's place. It wasn't the first the was calling her that early, but

she hoped nothing was wrong.

Reaching there, however, she discovered something was indeed wrong because Kage was present.

He was there in the living room, wearing a suit, looking all cooperate and responsible. Sfiles were scattered

before him.

She stared suspiciously at him, knowing it couldn't be good news that Kage was in her father's house. &