Chapter 215

Chapter 215

In the middle of the night, for some reason, I felt a chill breeze sneak through the window, probably a signal that autumn was creeping in. The blanket over me felt too thin, and as I reached to pull it closer, I remembered I had dozed off while blow-drying my hair. Max wasn't beside me, so I got up, intending to close the window. That's when I spotted him down in the garden gazebo, seemingly in conversation with Richard. I frowned slightly, checking the clock on the wall which showed it was already 2 a.m. What could Richard possibly want with Max at this hour? And more importantly, could Richard be a threat to Max?

Concerned, I made my way downstairs, only to find Max sitting alone when I reached the garden.

He noticed me approaching and smiled, waving me over, "What brings you here?"

"I thought I saw Richard with you," I said, looking around.

"You must've been mistaken," Max replied, casually draping a blanket around my shoulders and pulling me close. "When did you become such a light sleeper?"

at the table, noticing only

pressed

I really

we went back upstairs, Max held me close, and soon, he was asleep. I, however,

to look at

knocked on my door to tell me Max had already gone to

Max

the morning. Mr. Hilton had to make a

today," Helen explained, then added, "Mr. Hilton didn't want to worry you, so he planned for me to tell you when you

Did he know I checked his phone? Feeling a bit unsettled, I asked Helen, "Do

Richard here? He was in the yard having tea alone last night." Her reaction seemed honest, but

Max hiding from me? And what was

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