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My handbag and phone were missing left behind at the restaurant in my desperate escape from Miles.

After signing the discharge papers at the nurses' station, I stood outside the hospital entrance, wondering

how to get back to Maple Grove.

The night air was cool against my skin. I wrapped my arms around myself, contemplating whether to call a

taxi or walk to the nearest bus stop.

A sleek black car pulled up beside me, its engine purring softly. The window rolled down, revealing Lucas Blackwood's concerned face.

"Miss Winters," he said, his voice carrying a warmth that contrasted with the cool night. "I'm glad to see you're

awake."

He stepped out of the car, his tall figure commanding yet non-threatening. “I'll take you home, he offered gently.

Relief washed over me. I accepted his offer with a grateful nod and slid into the passenger seat.

"Mr. Blackwood, could you take me to the Stone family's old house?" I asked, thinking of Matriarch Evelyn. I needed her comforting presence tonight.

Lucas nodded, directing his driver without question. As we drove through the quiet streets, he turned to me

with regret in his eyes.

apologize for tonight's incident," he said. "I was supposed to be

I assured him. "You

remainder of the journey, the city lights. blurring past the

we arrived at the Stone family's old house, Bernard Sheppard opened the door before we could knock. His dignified manner was

slight

inside, adding, "She specifically mentioned

led us through the familiar hallways to the living room where Matriarch Evelyn

favorite armchair.

us together. "Wanwan! Lucas!" she

"What a pleasant surprise!"

Stone," I greeted, bending to kiss

said

with satisfaction. She took my hand and

affectionately.

prepare some tea for our guest?" she suggested,

and headed toward the kitchen. To my surprise, Matriarch Evelyn followed me, leaving

Bernard.

she asked once we were alone, "what do you think

guard. "He's very kind," I replied carefully.

more, Matriarch Evelyn's face lit up with delight. She summoned a servant to bring the

to the living room.

she said, taking my arm. "Let's not keep him

in the living room, Matriarch Evelyn positioned herself between Lucas and

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