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.

a moment, he let out a sarcastic

you’re more shameless than

knew he was mocking

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

stayed in place as she coolly countered, “Of course. I’m not like those

the

face darkened further, his

standing there for?

it was Charmaine’s turn to be taken aback. “What exactly

a house staff, and you don’t know your duties?”

didn’t

What had Alfred said earlier

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help

to make him suffer a little.

the neatly folded clothes on the bench at the foot of the bed, Charmaine

a response, she stepped forward and

quickly, and for a second, he was too surprised

“Wait!”

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

with a furious glare.

expected, but there it

left. Tad

room.

rushed up to her, concerned. “Ms. Nelson, is everything alright?”

shook her head with a grin.

blinked. “Actually, I meant–is Mr. Emyr

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