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Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Lyman turned his head, his gaze settling on Effie's slightly pale face. His brow furrowed with concern.

He could tell something was off. His voice was low and gentle. "What's wrong?"

Effie shook her head. "It's nothing. I'm just a bit tired."

He didn't press further. Instead, he reached out and took her hand, his palm warm against hers, making her flinch ever so slightly.

"If anything's bothering you, promise you'll tell me," he said, his voice steady and reassuring, wrapping her in an unexpected sense of safety.

She looked at him and nodded. "Yeah. I'm fine. All that mess is behind me now."

Lyman knew she'd just seen her family-the Bagnolds again. He could guess who she meant by "mess."

"If it's behind you, don't dwell on it. Let's go get something to eat," he coaxed, steering the conversation away.

"Alright."

Suddenly, a car ahead swerved into their lane. The driver slammed on the brakes, tires screeching.

Effie lurched forward from the momentum, tumbling straight into Lyman's side.

let out a startled gasp, her fear

wrapped around her waist, pulling her

dim

seen.

a furious red, so

were far,

Thump!

and unsteady, her cheeks

steady thrum

her,

his

voice was deep, soft,

his arms and bowing her head so she wouldn't have to meet his gaze. "I-I'm fine... thank you," she stammered, her

amusement flickering in his eyes. "Good.

apologize. "Sorry, sir,

his tone calm. "It's

breathed out, relieved, and carefully merged back into the

Effie

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