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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 your

assured him. "You

into comfortable silence for the remainder of the journey, the city lights. blurring

we arrived at the Stone family's old house, Bernard Sheppard opened the door before we could

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

"She specifically mentioned hoping

led us through the familiar hallways to the

favorite armchair.

us together. "Wanwan! Lucas!" she exclaimed, using

"What a pleasant surprise!"

Stone," I greeted, bending to kiss her

said respectfully, bowing

her eyes twinkling with satisfaction. She took

affectionately.

she suggested, her tone making it clear this

toward the kitchen. To my surprise, Matriarch Evelyn followed

Bernard.

we were alone,

guard. "He's very kind," I

face lit up with delight. She summoned a servant to bring

to the living room.

arm. "Let's not

the living room, Matriarch Evelyn positioned herself between Lucas and me on the

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