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.

her head. "No, it's

she watched the concentration on Lyman's

could you

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

didn't want to worry

temperature," she said

reached into his suit pocket, and pulled out

at home. Are you able to walk? Let's go back," he

leave yet-Mr. Horace still hasn't signed the

Mr. Horace was proving to be

was determined to get the deal done tonight; she couldn't

she'd managed to burn herself, and the

"I'll have Luther come

Horace think

one

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

replied coolly, giving her a look that brooked

choice but

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

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