The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 307

Chapter 307 Stop Acting Tough, Larry

Chapter 307 Stop Acting Tough, Larry

Sloane frowned, a touch of displeasure flickering across her face; she hated feeling so hesitant and unsure of herself.

“What’s wrong?” Lucas noticed the faint crease between her brows and immediately leaned closer, concern plain in his voice. “Is your wound hurting again?”

She found him so close she could feel the warmth of his breath brushing her cheek. His dark eyes brimmed with unguarded worry, so intense it made her heart skip a beat. Will you protect Ginnie? The question nearly spilled from her lips.

“I…” She opened her mouth, but when she caught sight of the shadow his lashes cast against his cheek, her words stalled in her throat.

Lucas picked up on her hesitation instantly. He blinked, his voice uncommonly gentle, coaxing, “What is it you want to say?”

Sloane tightened her grip around the glass in her hands, her fingertips blanching. She lowered her gaze, her long lashes dropping shadows across her face. “It’s nothing… I’m just tired.”

He searched her averted eyes; a faint trace of disappointment flickered there before he quickly smoothed it away, curving his lips into a small smile. Tugging the blanket higher over her, he murmured, “Then rest; I’ll stay with you.”

with her back to him

was stubbornly trying

looked anxious. “Mr. Larry, your hand hasn’t healed

hand, and snapped, “Your hand’s nearly ruined

arched a brow at him. “Since when does Mr. Hawthorne like meddling so


a bowl, and scooped up

away. “I don’t need

on airs?” Lucas cut him off, irritation

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stubbornly hovering in front of him, then finally

were sharp, but his hand was steady as he lifted another spoonful. “If it weren’t for the fact that you…” He paused, his voice dropping lower, “shielded her, I wouldn’t

between them

Sloane?” Larry asked

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