Chapter 1217

Blake hesitated, then added, “I’m sorry! I completely forgot about our

pretend relationship.”

Liam abruptly stood and approached her desk, “Blake, Cecilia shared some things at the hospital; I may need to return to my family soon. Regarding our arrangement, I might still need your assistance. If it’s

too much, we can stop.”

Blake tensed, pondering. After a brief pause, she inquired, “How much

longer do you need me?”

Liam’s silence lingered.

Blake continued, “Liam, remember. I have Kevin. I don’t want any

misunderstandings when he’s back. But I’ll help if you need me.

You’ve been there for me before.”

Liam nodded and smiled gently, “Alright. Since we’re friends, wh

Cecilia tell you? You’ve been unusually quiet. If something’s trou

you, I’m here.”

Kevin with a chilling, ruthless expression. His command had

for human life.

okay,” she reassured, though her voice lacked

a knock on the door. Susan entered, face taut

“Ms. Samford sent this dessert from The Deli. She

lunch.” Having delivered the

commented, “Cecilia seems to be reaching out to you. What’s

take on her?”

flatly, “I

is the only sister

variety of exquisite pastries. She did not eat any; instead, she rewrapped them and

with her colleagues. Blake announced, “These pastries are

Deli.

kind. It’s not easy to get takeouts from

always in

to order, they

around much recently, and you

appreciate all your help. Thank

one who sent

gaze. “Why look at like that? Is there something on my face?” she inquired, touching h

cheek.

mi

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