Nick didn't waste a second. The moment they reached his penthouse, he ushered everyone inside—Ella clutching Liam's arm, Colleen and Ally trembling in silence.
His first move was swift and decisive: Colleen and Ally were sent to the guest room, while Georgia took Katie straight to his en suite bathroom to clean her up.
The little girls had nothing with them, no clothes, no belongings—but good thing Vicky had left some small shirts in the guest closet, and those became a makeshift sleep dress.
Inside the bathroom, Georgia worked quickly but gently, even as her heart trembled. Ella stayed close, helping her dry Katie's hair.
Meanwhile, Nick and Liam kept themselves busy in the kitchen, the sound of glasses and running water barely masking the tension hanging in the air.
"Tomorrow, I'll buy you and Ally some pretty dresses. Would you like that?" Georgia coaxed softly, running the brush over Katie's damp curls.
