Chapter 37

"Kathryn is pregnant?" Lyon’s voice came out low, as though he needed to say it aloud to believe it. His eyes widened, his heart pumping furiously against his chest.

Dr. Leo nodded, a small smile on his face. "Yes, Mr. Lyon. Congratulations, you’re going to be a father."

For a moment, Lyon just sat there, completely still. Then, a wave of emotion hit him all at once—joy, disbelief, excitement, even a tinge of fear. But above all, he felt a deep, overwhelming happiness. A grin spread across his face, growing wider and wider. He leaned back in the chair, running a hand through his hair.

"A father," he...