Chapter 400

+25 BONUM

"Baked pears. He specially ordered them in the middle of the night," Gavin explained, placing the still-warm bag of pears. "He said your throat sounded hoarse, so he got this to help."

The warmth seeped into my palms as I stared down at the bag and tea. It was such a thoughtful gesture- one that left me more confused than comforted.

Gavin had already started the car. "Ms. Kay, should I take you to Emberholm?" he asked, referring to Willow Residences, where I lived.

Hearing that, I suddenly realized how Jace had found me outside my place that night. Clearly, Gavin had done some digging and passed the info along. "No." I said flatly.

Gavin paused, his meeting mine in the rearview mirror. "Then... where should I take you?"

"Pull over," I said quietly.

Gavin jolted slightly at my request but obediently pulled the car to the curb. He glanced back, clearly confused. "Ms..."

I cut him off. "I'm not going home. I'll head to the surgical recovery unit."

in everything that I nearly forgot-Yuna was

like he understood. He knew about Yuna's

wasn't sure if he was genuinely concerned or just worried about getting in trouble for not

his gaze dropping to the bag of baked pears in my hands. "Mr. Johnston really does still care about you. If

a faint smile, I replied, "He cares just as much about other people too." Gavin looked like he had more to say, but I didn't give him the chance. Lstepped out of the car.

me.

a quick wave and

elevator carried me up to the recovery unit, I glanced

in the clear glass bow a few mint leaves perfectly arranged on top. They looked just as flawless as the first

baked pears, a tightness formed in my throat, making it hard to

+25 BONUS

Chapter 400

my surprise, she was sitting up in bed, reading-not a romance novel this time, but study material. "Keira, what are you doing here? Weren't you and Hayden supposed to be at the competition?" Yuna asked, looking behind me as if expecting him to walk

came up, so I came back early," I said, placing the

face immediately filled with concern. "You didn't have a fight with Hayden,

we didn't fight. If we had, trust me, I wouldn't

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255