Chapter 38

Lyman's brow furrowed unconsciously, a heaviness settling in his chest.

"How did you get hurt?" he asked.

Effie hesitated, then instinctively pulled her hand back, awkwardly replying, "I accidentally scalded myself with some tea."

She couldn't help but wonder-had Suzan done it on purpose?

Tea that hot was barely drinkable, after all.

Without another word, Lyman gently took her hand and led her to the sink. He turned on the cold water and held her hand under the stream.

His expression was focused, as if he were handling something precious.

Lyman's hand was large and warm, wrapping securely around Effie's slender wrist.

The cold water soothed the red skin on the back of her hand, cooling it, but it did nothing to hide the blush rising on her cheeks.

"Does it hurt?" Lyman asked softly, his gaze never leaving her hand.

head. "No, it's

she watched the concentration on Lyman's

tighter. "How could you be so

wanting to say that Suzan might have done it on purpose, but in the end, she

didn't want

she said lightly. Lyman

the tap, reached into his suit pocket, and pulled out a deep blue handkerchief,

some ointment for burns at home. Are you able to

"I can't leave yet-Mr. Horace still hasn't signed

proving to

the deal done tonight; she couldn't give Mitchell any

socializing, she'd managed to burn herself, and the contract still

face turned cold. "I'll

did Horace think he

sign, one

Besides, don't you

Lyman replied coolly, giving her a look that brooked no argument. "Come on, let's

had no choice but to

in the car, Lyman called Luther, filled him in on what happened, and

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