Kaiden feels so useless. He can't even keep his babies aliv—
A warm hand on his makes his eyes slowly open.
Fortunately, Olivia appears better than he is. Her eyes, which promise nothing but kindness and warmth, are slightly shaking from where she's looking at him, but there's also confidence beneath them.
Through her pale face, she attempts to reassure him with a smile. Her breathing is steady, silently guiding Kaiden to do the same, and it works even if it's just for a bit.
Although she's no Lucy, her frail hand is enough to settle some of the nerves on his body.
In the back of Kaiden's anxious mind, he thinks that Olivia will make a good doctor someday, not simply due to her skills but also because of her ability to empathize with others. The Beta is young but she took the initiative to extend a helping hand to him who is practically a stranger.
It's that same helping hand that is squeezing him, grounding him to reality.
