The woman in his arms shifted around uncomfortably, carefully speaking up. “M… Mr. Hunt, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not Miss Everheart.”

Stefan froze. His expression darkened. “Who are you?”

“I… I’m your personal caretaker, Layla Bridges. The madam sent me.” Layla had quite an innocent-looking face. Even the way she spoke sounded like she could do no harm.

Stefan’s expression was frosty, rudely pushing the woman away without hesitation. He then questioned her, clearly upset. “How long have you been here?”

“For quite… a while.”

“So you were the one who enjoyed the night breeze, gave me my coffee and listened to me this whole time?”

the fact that Renee had come by just to

you need some quiet company. So I didn’t talk the entire time and just listened to you. I didn’t think you

blame you.” Stefan’s expression was blank as he mocked himself. “I was being too naive, I

move on from Miss Everheart. If you trust me, I could try contacting her for you.” Layla mustered up the courage, pretending to be kind

anyone swoon. If she

in a dismissive tone. “I have to accept that we are over, and I have to thank her for being so cold. Only then would I be able to move

arm. “I’m an orphan, and the famous doctor, Karter Bridges, raised me since I

your side and take care of you forever, even if I have to take a vow of chastity. And I’ll further my studies so that

enraged. “Are you pitying me? I can’t believe that I, Stefan Hunt, am being pitied

the longest time, but I know I come from a humble background, and I have no right to get close to you. I even had

that becoming your personal caretaker means that I have to first take a vow of chastity. And once I get the job, I’ll have to continue caring for

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