Chapter 128

Andrew’s gaze softened as he looked at her.

“You should go to bed early,” he said gently.

Kristine watched as Andrew and Madisyn conversed, their attention locked on each other.

The tension in her tightened jaw hinted at the emotion she struggled to keep in check.

Once Andrew finished his gentle exchange with Madisyn, his gaze shifted to Dane, sharp as a blade.

“Mr.

Johns, isn’t it a bit inappropriate to badmouth me behind my back?”

Dane met Andrew’s piercing gaze without flinching.

“I’m just being honest.

I’ve only got one sister, and it’s my job to protect her.

I can’t let her fall for something-or someone-that isn’t right.

Andrew’s eyes narrowed slightly, but his voice remained steady.

right to be

sister is like

let anything

darkened, a flash of anger

own? The

already has three

She doesn’t need another.

Dane didn’t

back

what she thinks? She has her

might be more

momentarily taken

to Madisyn, trying to explain, “I didn’t mean

had left

going to bed,” she said

another word, she turned

her tone soft and

don’t you stay for a bit? I

warmth in Andrew’s demeanor vanished the moment

he replied, his voice icy and

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