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

more shameless than the rest of them.”

he was mocking her.

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

countered, “Of course. I’m not like those

the word

Emyr’s striking face darkened further, his expression

standing there for? Get to work.”

be taken aback. “What exactly am

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

didn’t know.

whole plan was to mess with him. What had Alfred said earlier when I got

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wasn’t my fault, really. After all, I had come with good intentions, offering to help him with his recovery, and he had the

make him

on the bench at the foot of the bed,

stepped forward and pulled

quickly, and for

“Wait!”

on a rather obvious natural occurrence,” and she frowned, muttering under her breath, “No wonder

the covers back with a furious glare.

a bit longer than expected, but there it was

argue. She obediently turned and left. Tad passed her

room.

concerned. “Ms.

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

meant–is Mr. Emyr alright

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