Chapter 8
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His perila handi supported me, helping me sit upright. My parched throat cried out for reket
“Water” I whispered, my voice barely audibl
He vanished and reappeared at pressing a cool gain my hands. It was strange that be moved that fast wanted to ask him, but I decided in brush is aside, perhaps I’m the one
I gulped the refreshing he feeling it soothe my dry throat. Returning the cap, our fingers touched, sparking a pot of electricity
“Thank you,” I sad sincerely|||
His so caress on my cheek set shivers down my spine. As his hand withdrew, I yearned for warmth. Was this how much I missed a mans touch? Or there’s something about Mr. Larson that makes me crave him. ||
His compassionate poze haki inine, filling me with a sese of safety and understanding
Mr. Larson settled bauda me, his fast tapping softly. His piercing are betrayed a meditude of ungjokes question.[]
Foffered a gentle smule, instinctively placing any hands on his. He finded, and I swiftly withdrew then-“]
“Sorry,” I whispered, checks thing
But to my surprise beloped my hands in his, his yes locking to mine, Softly, he leaned in brushing his lips against my skin. A jolt of electricity coursed through me
Mr. Larsan wat making it hard for me, he’s not only cute but caring
“Why stay?” he asked, voice and husky “Don’t deny it what know he doesn’t love you“]
Our pet me the air thick with tensson, Linhaled deeply, the sincerity in his eyes unraveling my delenor]]
I removed my bandh from his, he
rom his, he grabbed it immediately and I smiled
“A second.” I whispered, removing my handh from his again
I pulled my gown up, exposing my soared Back Mr. Larson’s graced the gandul reminders. His gasp echoed through the side. He needed no other to tell him who did this to me.||
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I faced him, determination hardening my more. “If leave, how do the the world tha? I aed, my voice trembling Taking everything from him is any, but how do I make a payr
Tear picked at the corners of my eyes as memories Beaded back.” hadn’t covered up the accident on time. I’d still have my child,” I whispered, fighting to hold back the sorrow.||
I refused to cry, I refused to be weak. Facing Mr. Larson, Toffered a heartfelt unike.
Thank you for everything”
g.” I said, my voice gemine. Tu must go home staying here fuffocating”
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Jus expression darkened. “Did he hit you last night?” he asked, his voice love and concerned. He looks like he could expose any moment from now I was supposed to be sacred, but for some weird reason I felt safe. ||
(* 1 revosure, taking his hands in mine. “Thar’s all that matters.”
He nodded thoughtfully “How will you make him pay?”
Determination burned within me. I don’t know yet, but I will bring hurn to the knees
Mr. Larson sem sparkled with bove. Lets be friends and partners. I help you seek pastire against Jake. Your battles are mine now
My eyes widened in astonishment. “Why?” I whispered, searching Mr. Larson’s face for answers. “We barely know each other. What makes you want to help me?]
Doubts crept in. “What if I regret this? What if you expect something in return? My hearted at the unsettling thought
But garing into his kind eyes. I pushed aside my fear. No, he’s different. He can’t hurt a fly
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at jake: My subconscious whispered warnings, recalling jako u initial charm. || | ||
I rolled my eyes, don
demining the haunting memory ||
Mr. Larson depped doser, conviction in his voice.
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Just as his lips graced mine the door creaked open||
Surry?” the name exclaimed her apologetic voice piercing the version.||
I pushed tr. Larson away, embarrassment flinching my checks ||
scuss further,” the nurse stammered, beating a hasty retreat||
“In fine now” Tensuured no one in particular, hastily gathering my belongings. “Thank you” ||
Mr. Larman’s grip on my waist tightened“]
But I removed his hands and quickoned my pace, escaping the hospital’s suffocating atmosphere
Belief washed onemocecaped the hospital
“What was thinking?” 1 benned myself. ll think I’m leaning my body for per Self–loathing crept in unfamiliar and unseling
How could be so reckless? why didn’t I think this through? My reputation Jung in the balance]
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Mr. Larson’s scent lingered, triggering pair. Italy hanted a cah, sharing the door behind meer washed over me as the
Trei Mr. Larson sprinted alongside, his determined gaan lacked onto mine.|||
Jessica opt be called out, pounding on the window. The driver hesitated, glaring in the rearview
“Keep going,” I muntered, woning my gre
Mr. Larson’s voice greit more urgeat. Jes wonds reodsed by the glass.|||
The cab arstigated, bearing him behind. Through the rearview mirror, I wanted Larion’s leading expression fade in the datanes,
Teduled deeply eyes dried, heart nicing Docbts swirled: Can I really work with him? One hour, and we nearly crossed the line. What about five lous?,
My circumstances let me lle chois, needed by Larson s help desperately, Betolate, Lopened my eyes.
I must be caution.” I vowed, sterling myself for the challenges ahead
I entered my home, and Jake’s penting passed me from the couch
“you always be dramatic?” he entered, hin ay gaming with malice.||
Trated in eyebrow.feigning nonchalance. “What do you mean?”
“Tour mad boyfriend was here banking for you.” he is nice dripping with veram]
I need no soothsayer to tell me he win referring to Mr. Länikin. Trolled in eyes. “He’s not my boyfriend.||
Jake checkled menacingly. Someone who three kill me if anything happeness you? That’s he posesive for a boyfriend
I doubted Jake’s words. Why would Mr. Lanssa threatens him? Jake’s intentions were deur – is provski ma
ped past him, silencing my shield I got to my room and lacked the door. ||
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Open the damn door. Jessica Jake harked, pounding on my bedroom doar
Lignored him, waiting for him to tire. But Jake’s rolemilens barrage continued.
You think you restart, don’t you?” he spat. “Thinking you can play me?”||
Jis anger escalated, finis hanging on the door. I flinched, memories of past abune muursuang. No, not spain ||
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Suddenly, Jake’s pounding stopped. The silence was more anseli
Exiseled myself, anticipating his next move. I closed my eyes ||
Suddenly a cunning plan crystalized. I shut my eyes open, shing up. To break Jake, the first step is to drive and between him and Dolly!
A stunde crepi i across my face as an idea popped in my head. ||
Jake and Emily, watch your back!
