Chapter 18 No Wonder It Hurt So Much Back Then

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Bennett stared intently at Leah, his voice dark and firm “We still need Charmaine’s kidney. That’s non- negotiable.”

Eastlake Manor.

Emyr was deep in sleep when a strange, tickling sensation brushed against his ear.

He opened his eyes just in time to catch Charmaine quickly pulling back a feather duster.

Emyr’s irritation flared immediately.

His voice was low and dangerous as he growled, “Charmaine!”

Charmaine positioned herself a few feet from the bed, close enough to be present but far enough to maintain a sense of detachment. Her face was a picture of innocence.

What was with this guy and his habit of grabbing people by the throat at the slightest provocation?

She studied his face for a moment. Even freshly woken, he was strikingly handsome.

The fate had indeed favored him.

In her calmest voice, Charmaine said, “No need to shout, Mr. Emyr. I can hear you just fine.”

Emyr’s expression remained cold. “Who gave you permission to come in here?”

“You did, Mr. Emyr,” she blinked innocently. “Didn’t you assign me as your personal staff? My job is to take care of you, and my shift starts at 7 AM sharp. So naturally, I’m here to report for duty.”

Emyr’s narrow eyes fixated on her, a cold gleam flashing in his gaze, as though he could see right through

her.

let out a sarcastic chuckle.

admit, you’re more shameless than the rest of

was mocking her.

staff just to make me give up and walk away. But I’d accepted the

“Of course. I’m not like those other women.

the word

striking face darkened

are you standing there for?

Charmaine’s turn to be taken aback. “What

shot her a side glance. “You’re a house staff, and you don’t know

didn’t know.

him. What had Alfred said earlier when I got

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good intentions, offering to help him with his recovery, and he had the nerve to

make him suffer a

foot of the bed, Charmaine suddenly had an idea. “Mr.

a response, she stepped forward and pulled

to move so quickly, and for a second, he was too surprised to react.

“Wait!”

landed on a rather obvious natural occurrence,” and she frowned, muttering under her

the covers back with a furious

longer than expected, but there it was the

argue. She obediently turned and left. Tad passed her a glance before entering

room.

rushed up to her, concerned. “Ms. Nelson, is

shook her head with a grin. “Don’t worry, Alfred. I’m

“Actually, I meant–is Mr. Emyr

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