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.

y–you,” I stammered, my cheeks burning with nerves.

closing the car door, he called out, “See you,

heart raced. My face burned. Thankfully, he couldn’t see me.

window, signaling my driver to move, then walked

brushed past his car, I couldn’t help but glance back. I just

me as though he’d known

a beat as I quickly

through me. Panic, embarrassment, and even shame welled up inside

I thinking? That man

was kind to me

I

and over that

had time to fortify my thoughts when my phone

Soren. This was the first time he had ever texted mel

mom said you’ve got some designs for

as

[Right. Any free time?]

I’ll tell you where.]

Me: [OK]

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