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.

what he was doing made me feel like I was his

was just a small cut. You don’t need to be so…” I trailed off,

You’re not a superwoman. Be kind to yourself. It’s okay

I froze.

unexpectedly, a lump formed in

anything so warm and kind to

become accustomed to wearing grit, bravado, and even ruthlessness as armor. I’d

meekly. “I’ll

good girl,” he

My heart quivered.

hung up and stared into space, still

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

my space. I was about to leave when I

from the Kenways‘ butler,

might not want to drive in your condition, ma’am. John is already on his way to you,”

And even if I choose not to, I can take a cab. I don’t want to trouble John.” “He’s already

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Chapter 118

you,” Charles explained.

only thank Charles at that point.

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

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