Laurel’s POV

That man carried Audrey away like she was some fragile princess. Jealousy crept through me. How could plain, ordinary Andreý altract sommous quit and i handsome?

But underneath that jealousy was satisfaction. Perfect! Being carried by another man right in front of Blake would surely damage his opinion of her

1 looked up at Blake with a concerned smile. ‘Miss Sinclair is popular…*

Blake said nothing, just watched them leave.

‘Isn’t that the same man who was with her yesterday? I kept my voice curious, not accusing. He said he was just taking care of Miss Sinclair, hot now if seems their relationship is quite… special.

When I turned back to see Blake’s reaction, the coldness in his eyes made me look away.

“Blake darling…” I started.

“Laurel. His voice was flat. “Did you do that deliberately?”

My heart raced. Had I miscalculated?

what you’re talking about…” I

I… deliberately raised my voice to

“How could you think that of me? We’ve known

Blake’s POV

who should know better than to cause scenes in public. Yet she’d drawn a crowd, making

target.

those videos went online, it would be a PR nightmare. Despite Audrey’s insistence on

I looked at Laurel. This wasn’t the first time she’d been impulsive and emotional without thinking about consequences. Was it calculated, like Audrey had suggested? The thought made

us, each step careful but determined despite her injuries. The young man was behind her. For some reason, that pleased

was a hardness in

said. “Miss Rose, that excuse might

Laurel in the wheelchair. “Miss Rose claims she raised her voice

“Mr. Parker and I are still legally married. He has every right to carry me, or even share a bed with me. It’s certainly not your place

guard: During our marriage, Audrey had always been careful with her words, especially

lately,” she told Laurel. “Do you think that makes you the wife and me the

appearing with Laurel at events, creating exactly the impression Audrey described.

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