Chapter 30

“Don’t worry, Samantha. Rachel was just busy earlier. She said shell drink it later,” said William, quickly trying to calm her

down.

Samantha’s voice immediately softened, turning playful as she replied, “You’re just saying that. I didn’t see Rachel drink it! William, you’ve got to help me explain. I can be a bit awkward sometimes and might upset people without meaning to.”

Rachel’s skin crawled at Samantha’s sweet, almost flirtatious tone. At this moment, she almost wished her hearing had never returned, if only to spare herself from listening to Samantha flirting with William.

“Don’t worry, Rachel won’t be mad. She’s not the type to hold a grudge. I know her well,” Williamn replied.

“Then, make her drink the coffee!” Samantha’s voice was so bright and cheerful, like a little girl asking for something, making it hard to resist.

William held the coffee out in front of Rachel and leaned it closer to her lips. “You heard her–she’s apologizing sincerely. Surely you won’t hold a grudge against a young lady who queued for two hours despite her injured leg?”

Rachel’s brow furrowed. She had no desire to prolong this farce with Samantha.

hissed,

hours. This is her sincere gesture. If you

cup didn’t waver, still hovering at her lips.

if he was rubbing salt into her wounds.

unmistakably clear.

she was just

frigid glare. Then, in one swift motion, she snatched the coffee from his hand and drained it in front

“Happy now?”

to pat her head in that infuriatingly placating way. “Don’t

Samantha a little?” let her bring it to you. But you’re

the covers around her. “I’m tired;

after my video conference,” William

the

d too

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