Chapter 246
Sienna checked her phone; it was a familiar number.
The moment she answered, Maloney’s gentle voice came through. “Sienna, I saw the news. Your name is on Capital Hospital’s new priority project list.
Didn’t you say you were resigning to take care of Owen in Germany? If you’re on this project, does that mean you can’t quit p>
Sienna offered a bitter smile and nodded, even though she knew he couldn’t see her. “Exactly. That’s why I’m stressing out right now p>
“I know you’re worried about Owen,” Maloney replied, his tone smooth and consistently considerate of her feelings.
“If you’re willing, I can send Mrs. Higgins from my estate over to Germany to provide 24-hour care for him. That way, you can stay at the hospital and focus on your project with peace of mind p>
Sienna froze, utterly stunned.
Because the Sterling family had so many sons, the parents couldn’t keep up, so each boy was assigned a personal nanny from a young age.
Mrs. Bridges took care of Jarred, and Mrs. Higgins had been exclusively assigned to Maloney.
From the time Maloney was a boy, Mrs. Higgins had managed his daily life and diet.
It was no exaggeration to say that to Maloney, Mrs. Higgins was closer to him than Helena ever was.
He was actually offering to give Mrs. Higgins to her? How could she possibly accept that?
As if seeing right through her hesitation, Maloney continued, “Mrs. Higgins holds professional nursing and rehabilitation certifications.
Not only can she manage Owen’s daily needs, but she can also guide him through his physical therapy.
She is incredibly meticulous and far more reliable than any senior nurse you could hire from a hospital. She’s one of our own, so you should feel completely at ease p>
Sienna opened her mouth, her throat suddenly tight.
The nannies employed by the Sterlings underwent brutal screening and training; they easily outperformed standard caregivers a hundred times over.
But she couldn’t wrap her head around why he would give away someone so vital to his own life.
“But Maloney, she works for you. How could I possibly p>
“Mrs. Higgins is family. Having her watch over Owen will let you work without distraction. I’ll make time to visit him as well. There’s truly no one better for the job p>
Maloney interrupted her smoothly, then added, “Didn’t you book a flight for tonight? This project is critically important; don’t sacrifice your career over logistics.
I’ll leave my private jet at your disposal. Whenever you want to see Owen, just contact Quentin to arrange it. You don’t need to hold back p>
Before Sienna could even express her gratitude, Maloney tacked on one final reassurance: “I’m lending this to you personally. It has nothing to do with Jarred, and nothing to do with the Sterlings. Don’t carry any guilt over it p>
Sienna choked up.
Since her divorce from Jarred, she had been ruthlessly determined to sever all ties with the Sterling family.
Yet Maloney understood her perfectly, going out of his way to emphasize that this favor existed entirely outside the family’s shadow.
He always seemed to step in to help, and always right at the exact moment she desperately needed a lifeline.
His exquisite thoughtfulness finally broke through her defenses, and she couldn’t hold back her tears.
“Thank you, Maloney. I feel like ever since I met you, ‘thank you’ is all I ever say p>
“Don’t mention it. I’m just glad I could help,” Maloney replied, his voice as warm as ever.
Sienna took a deep breath, fighting to keep her voice steady. “Maloney, I will treat Mrs. Higgins as my own employee. I will cover her salary from now on. If you don’t agree to that, then I can’t accept this favor p>
Knowing her stubbornness, Maloney let out a light chuckle and didn’t argue. “Alright p>
Barely thirty minutes after hanging up, Maloney sent her a video showing Mrs. Higgins already at the hospital in Germany, tending to Owen.
He also forwarded Mrs. Higgins’s contact info so Sienna could check on her brother’s condition at any time.
Simultaneously, Quentin sent over a highly detailed, organized manifest regarding the usage of the private jet.