04 When Dr. Chen asked about the father , I said , " Family business kept him away . " I'd tried calling Cillian through our secure lines . Nothing . His phone went straight to the encrypted voicemail . After the procedure , I was weak but walked myself to the armored car waiting outside . In the lobby , I saw Cillian escorting Delphine to her appointment . They both froze . Confusion flickered in Cillian's eyes . " Are you ill ? Why did you come alone ? Where's your security ? " Before I could answer , Delphine touched his arm possessively . " Saoirse , you must take care of yourself . The family needs you strong . Don't make Cillian worry . " Her tone carried subtle threat - reminding me of my place . " I'm done here . You should get to your appointment . " I met Cillian's eyes . " Wouldn't want anything to happen to the O'Sullivan heir . " Pain flashed across his face , but Delphine tugged him toward the elevator . " Cillian , we'll be late . I've been having pains ... " She rubbed her stomach dramatically . " The baby ... " The word hit its target. His attention shifted completely to her . " Go home , Saoirse . I'll come by the safe house later . " When Aiden was alive , Cillian had always called her " sister - in - law " formally , keeping proper distance . Now her name rolled off his tongue like honey . Looking at their united front , I finally understood . I was the outsider in this family . The man who'd sworn blood oaths to me had no room left in his heart .