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.

still stung, but as she watched the

could you be so

to say that Suzan might have done it

didn't want to

she said lightly. Lyman

off the tap, reached into his suit pocket, and pulled out a deep blue handkerchief, gently patting her hand

ointment for burns at home. Are you able

leave yet-Mr.

was proving to be quite a

deal done

socializing, she'd managed to burn herself, and

face turned cold. "I'll have Luther

did Horace

one

don't think that's necessary. Besides, don't you have another

a look that

no choice but

called Luther, filled him in on what happened,

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