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 I

just a small cut. You don’t need to be so…” I trailed off, about to tell him there was no

I could continue, though, Soren’s voice softened. “Taylor, you’re only human. You’re not a superwoman. Be kind to yourself. It’s

I froze.

a lump formed

so warm and

grit, bravado, and even ruthlessness as armor. I’d forgotten how

said meekly. “I’ll

good girl,” he praised.

My heart quivered.

up and stared into space,

he just worried for me as a friend? Or was there something

about to leave when I

from the Kenways‘ butler,

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

a cab. I don’t want to trouble John.” “He’s already on his way, ma’am, so

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Chapter 118

you,” Charles explained.

thank Charles

from Beaumont, driving home, and then returning to the estate–John wouldn’t get any rest until 11:00

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