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“You know, Donovan,” a deep voice said, interrupting her thoughts. The detective lifted a few papers from the small table beside Hamish’s bed before continuing. “I don’t care if you insult me or even if you question my relationship with John. Honestly, after all this time I've heard all your insults and I expect nothing more from you.” By this time he was holding the case files, which had been next to one of Hamish’s bedtime stories.
He gave her a cold glare. “But refrain from saying such idiocies in front of my own son. Not for John’s sake, or even for mine—especially not for mine,” he said the latter with a bit of a scoff. “But for Hamish’s. He’s too young to be subjected to bullies and their hurtful comments.”
Donovan was somewhat shocked silence.
She stayed motionless as the detective made his way past her and down the stairs without another word.