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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.

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

assured him. "You

softened. We fell into comfortable silence for the remainder of the journey, the city lights. blurring past the

opened the door before

us with a slight bow. "Please come

ushered us inside, adding, "She specifically mentioned

to the living room where Matriarch Evelyn sat

favorite armchair.

the sight of us together. "Wanwan! Lucas!"

"What a pleasant surprise!"

greeted, bending to kiss her

Lucas said respectfully, bowing his

eyes twinkling with satisfaction. She

affectionately.

don't you prepare some tea for our guest?" she suggested,

and headed toward the kitchen. To my

Bernard.

asked once we were alone, "what

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

could say more, Matriarch Evelyn's face lit up with delight. She summoned a

to the living room.

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

positioned herself between

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