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

you’re more shameless than the rest of

he was mocking

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

as she coolly countered, “Of course. I’m not like those other

the word ‘repay

darkened further, his expression turning stormy.

are you standing there for? Get to work.”

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

side glance. “You’re a house staff,

she didn’t know.

to mess with him. What had Alfred said

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really. After all, I had come with good intentions, offering to help him with his recovery, and he had the nerve to make me

make him suffer a little.

at the foot of the bed, Charmaine suddenly had an idea.

she stepped forward

for a

“Wait!”

and she frowned, muttering under her breath,

back with a

longer than expected, but

didn’t argue. She obediently turned and left. Tad passed her a glance before entering

room.

concerned. “Ms. Nelson, is everything

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

“Actually, I meant–is

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