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?”

just

the entire time and just

blank as he mocked himself. “I was being too naive, I underestimated how cruel a person

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

enough to make anyone swoon. If she had been able to win him over because of this, she would

that we are over, and I have to thank her for being so cold.

into a new relationship, Mr. Hunt?” Layla took a deep breath and clung to the man’s arm. “I’m an orphan, and the famous doctor, Karter Bridges, raised me since I was a baby. That’s

you don’t mind, I’m willing to stay by 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 I

pitying me? I can’t believe that I, Stefan

come from a humble background, and I

And once I get the job, I’ll have to continue caring for you for the rest of my life. I’m more than willing to do that

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