"Mr. Sanford?" Sylvia looked up at the man walking in.

Lester was holding a thermos bag, and when he spotted the takeout boxes on the table, he grinned. "Looks like someone had the same idea as me."

To Sylvia's surprise, Edwin lifted up the food he'd brought. "Mr. Sanford, I just stopped by to check on Sylvia. This is for her mom. Good timing, I guess."

Sylvia's eyes widened, silently pleading with Edwin not to misunderstand.

But Edwin just smiled. "I'll leave you guys to talk."

Before Sylvia could say a word, Edwin was already gone with his things.

She looked awkwardly at Lester. "Sorry... are you okay?"

She noticed the hospital gown peeking out from under Lester's coat.

The ocean water had been freezing-most people wouldn't have handled it.

Lester set the food down by the bed, opening the box as he reassured her, “I'm

fine, just caught a bit of a chill. How about you?"

Trying to break the awkwardness, Sylvia jokingly lifted her limp arm.

"Yves nearly twisted my arm off, but other than that, I'm alright."

"Let me see."


Lester sat on the edge of the bed, his long fingers gently wrapping around her wrist, pulling her a little closer.

closeness

pull her hand

his gaze

"No," Sylvia said honestly.

slowly rolled up her sleeve, frowning as he saw the red mark on her arm. "You know what I was thinking when

Sylvia shook her head.

want to keep waiting

palm was warm, and when she didn't resist, he carefully lifted her arm and pressed a gentle kiss to the

Sylvia's mind went blank.

"I..."

speak when the wall-mounted

Garcia Group lands a billion-dollar deal. Mr. Rupert's wedding just


always dramatic, showed a photo of Rupert and Reese smiling

happy couple, Sylvia remembered

time to start over. To let go for

rejection stuck in her throat. "I'm not sure.

her hand, cutting her off. "That's in

"My dad..."

Sylvia was honestly terrified

mention of his father, Lester just smiled easily.

He doesn't get

tell him everything about

I organize our text messages into a report

not sure how to

off the hook. "Let's eat. I asked Zion to pick up some milk-he


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