He pressed a hand to his chest, grimacing. "I get the feeling Ms. Winslet's got it
out for Sylvia and her mom. You should probably keep your guard up."
It was the kind of comment that sounded like it said a lot, but actually said nothing.
This, at least, wasn't breaking his promise to Sylvia.
"Yeah."
Rupert lowered his gaze, staring at his cigarette with something left unsaid.
Chris caught on immediately, grinning as he stepped closer. "You sure you don't wanna get checked out at the ER?"
"Nope."
Chris snorted. "Serves you right, honestly."
He slung his med kit over his shoulder and strode out.
As the last ember of his cigarette dimmed, the room slipped into silence, and Rupert was left alone with his thoughts.
A few minutes later, Reese knocked gently and entered, carrying a fresh mug of tea.
"Dr. Chris already left?"
Rupert stubbed out his smoke and took the tea from her. "Yeah."
Reese's eyes flicked over his back, and her heart squeezed. She fidgeted with her fingers, trying to steady herself.
"Mr. Rupert, why'd you take those nine lashes for Sylvia?"
"She's Edwin's stepdaughter." Rupert's face was blank, as if taking a beating was just another Tuesday.
"Oh, I see."
Reese smiled, letting out a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding.
She glanced at the clock. "Since we missed dinner at the Bluebird Bistro, I had
staff whip up something simple. Come eat with
"Sure."
reached out, ready to
slipped on his jacket, dodging her hand with
bit her lip, but still followed him
staff brought out
with curiosity. "Is that...chicken pot
they figured tonight was
serving spoon. "I've got it, thanks. You all can take
nodded
chicken pot pie in front of him and didn't make a
really good," Reese said, after
blinked, suddenly looking across the table as if he'd seen
someone
two helpings of
pot pie
the dish
sometimes
Sometimes even guarding with
a dog with a
s
and
little star-struck. So this ice-cold man could smile
But...what was so funny?
self-conscious, Reese wiped her mouth. "Am I eating like
vanished in
features
He
stood. "I've got
Make sure you take your
SWI
really have to go out
"I'll be back."
was
watched him go, her
...
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