Chapter 118

“I’m not. Honest,” I fibbed.

“Do you want me to send someone over to check?” he asked firmly.

1 was stunned and helpless. “Fine… I got a graze on my arm I’ve treated it with some well–placed plasters.”

“Just that?”

“Yeap.”

“Are you home, or are you in your workshop?” he asked.

“The latter.”

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“You should go home for the night, Taylor. Lock your door and windows later. Call me if arrything comes up. I’II help.”

I listened to his instructions in stunned silence.

Hold on why was I following his orders? We were supposed to be just friends.

made me feel like

off, about to

you’re only human. You’re not

I froze.

a lump formed in my throat.

so warm and

the years, I’d become accustomed to wearing grit, bravado, and even ruthlessness as armor. I’d forgotten how to be kind to myself.

I said meekly. “I’ll be going home

girl,” he

My heart quivered.

up and stared into space, still

he just worried for

my space. I was about to leave when I

was from

drive in your condition, ma’am. John is already on his way to you,” he informed me. “Traffic is light at this hour, so he should reach you

taken aback. “Wait! I can drive! And even if I choose not to, I can take a cab. I don’t want to trouble John.” “He’s already on his way, ma’am, so there’s

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Chapter 118

you,” Charles explained.

only thank Charles

Coming all the way here from Beaumont, driving home, and then returning to the estate–John wouldn’t get any rest until

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