Chapter 66

(25 BONUS.

“It’s alright. Madame Kenway said you’re always busy with work. Sometimes, you work late into the night,” I said, smiling in what I hoped was a reassuring way, though my voice quivered

“Yeah. There’s been a special mission. It’s taking up a lot of my time, but it’ll be over soon, at least,” Soren replied.

“That’s good to hear. Just be sure not to overwork yourself,

“Thank you.”

This was a private road owned by the Kenways, so it was fine for our cars to be parked like this. Even so, I couldn’t help but feel a little awkward.

After a moment of silence, I waved dismissively. “You must be starving from work. You should get back for lunch! I need to return to my office.”

“You’re a hard worker, Taylor.”

“Not nearly as hard as you,” I replied with a chuckle before heading back to my car.

Suddenly, he stepped in front of me and opened the door.

I stammered, my cheeks

the car door, he called out, “See

raced. My face burned. Thankfully,

the window, signaling my driver to move, then

car, I couldn’t help but glance

me as

a beat as I quickly turned forward again.

he could see right through me. Panic, embarrassment, and even shame welled up

That man was Soren

me as a friend–nothing more. He was kind to me because

I

clenched my fists, repeating to myself over and over that needed to stop fantasizing.

to fortify my thoughts when

first time he had ever

got some designs for me to see?]

heart pounded as I

Any free

weekend. I’ll tell you

Me: [OK]

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