Chapter 350

His eyebrow arched coldly. “Wrong items, Mrs. Knox.”

I froze mid-reach. What was he talking about? These were exactly what William loved!

“Several things you’re holding – my grandfather dislikes them. He’s allergic,” Blake said, eyes narrowing.

He motioned to the driver, who took the items from my hands and replaced them with others.

“Pay for these,” Blake instructed.

I stared at the replacements, anger rising in my chest. I’d been gone ten months, and William had gotten so sick that Blake – his own grandson – still didn’t know his preferences?

The items I’d chosen were treats William used to sneak at midnight. Now Blake was replacing them with things William barely

touched!

For someone who claimed to honor family above all else, he knew nothing about the old man.

When I didn’t move, Blake frowned. “Pay for them.”

I reluctantly handed over my card, took the bags, and walked out. Behind me, Blake’s wheelchair hummed as he followed.

“Good afternoon, Mr. Parker!” staff members called as we passed.

along a shaded path to reach the residential

except for emergencies, I had to walk while Blake

of his wheelchair motor and the sound of wheels on pavement filled the silence. Five years ago, I would have dreamed of walking a path with Blake, even in silence,

I quickened my pace, desperate to put distance between

electric wheelchair easily kept pace. No matter how fast I

like a shadow

“Watch out!”

just as his wheelchair crashed into me from behind. I

up, ready to confront him. Then I saw

overturned, garbage strewn everywhere. Blake’s wheelchair had tipped, throwing him into the mess. He was covered

save me from the runaway cart. If he hadn’t, I would’ve been the one

had changed the cart’s direction. Though I’d fallen, neither I nor the

as I

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he

lay awkwardly among the trash, struggling to push himself up. “You didn’t bring extra clothes. If

doesn’t matter. I can

was right here. A delay of an hour or two wouldn’t hurt. But Blake – proud CEO of Parker Group –

you do?” Blake glared.

of my time

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