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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.

"I was supposed to be your dinner companion, not

fault, I assured him. "You came when I

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

opened the door before we could knock. His

he greeted us with a slight bow. "Please come in. Madam Stone is

adding, "She specifically mentioned hoping

led us through the familiar hallways to the

favorite armchair.

at the sight of us together. "Wanwan! Lucas!" she exclaimed, using my

"What a pleasant surprise!"

I greeted, bending to

Lucas said respectfully, bowing

Evelyn beamed at us, her eyes twinkling with satisfaction. She took my hand

affectionately.

tea for our guest?" she suggested, her tone making it clear this was more than a

toward the kitchen. To my surprise, Matriarch Evelyn followed

Bernard.

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

caught me off guard. "He's very kind,"

Evelyn's face lit up with delight. She summoned

to the living room.

arm. "Let's

in the living room, Matriarch Evelyn positioned herself

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