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Ryan‘ apartment wasn’t in some fancy high–rise. It was tucked away in a more out–of–the–way spot, looked pretty normal from the outside, but the security was no joke.

When I arrived, there was a middle–aged man waiting at the gate. I remembered him as one of Ryan’s bodyguards from last time.

“Ms. Murphy, go ahead and drive in. I’ll let them know to let you through,” he greeted me, then swung the gate open.

Once inside, another guy showed me to a parking spot. Seeing all this security, I couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.

But I’d already come this far; no way I was just going to turn around and leave.

“Ms. Murphy, just go through this door. Mr. Jennings is in his bedroom on the second floor,” the guy reminded me, making sure I knew where to go.

I went through the door he indicated and stepped into a charming little garden, leading up to a three–story apartment. The exterior wasn’t all that fancy; it had a vintage vibe, almost a classic touch to its architecture.

As I entered the living room, I saw a slender figure standing by the staircase on the second floor.

It was Ryan, dressed in loungewear, his handsome face looking unusually pale as he gazed down at me.

here,” Ryan chuckled softly. “What, are you really that worried

I quickly set my things down and hurried to the foot of the stairs, looking up at him. “What’s wrong? Is

illness serious?”

said, but he didn’t come down–he just

from me now?”

made me feel a

always afraid of getting hurt? Now you’re here. If my enemies find out, you could be in real danger,” Ryan said with a

really hit him hard. After all, he probably never had anyone throw

before.

here, I’ll just go. I brought you lunch—it’s on the table. Eat it if you want, toss it if you don’t,” I said, picking

down the stairs and grabbed my

I trembled a little.

“I didn’t really mean to hurt you. I just couldn’t control what I

see a doctor and take your medicine. Even little kids get that, I hope you

for a moment, then

I’ll hang out for a while,” I said. I couldn’t help but

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