Evelyn said with a trembling voice, her finge

her feet, sending a slight shiver through her body. But it wasn't the chill that made her trembl

vel

er in her tracks. Firm. Cold. But be

t her arm, stopping her from falling. Evely

Stay here!" William commanded, his

't have any money. I'm not even sure I can afford this hospital bill." H

steady eyes. "You don't need to worry about the hospital ex

ir, I have nothing. I'm afraid this

ver his chest. "You don't need to think about repaying it now. Thi

silent. A storm brewed inside her: her wounded pride, the shame of being

, she said, "Alright, then. But onl

t nod and walked out

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doctor came in wi

ion now, Miss Evelyn. You

nk. After the doctor left, she collapsed onto th

whispered. "Go

o family. No

ng her fragile figure cry in silence. His expression shifted-usua

he muttered quietly, befo

elyn look up. She quickly wiped her tears,

. Evelyn stared at it, hesitant, but

he tears from her cheek. "You don't have to be afr

oked at hi

continued. "You can work the

yn's heart s

d. "But... but Sir, I've never work

s. "Don't worry. You'll learn. What

n's mind. Her chest tightened. There was som

the look of an employer to an employee. It

step back. "I'm sorry, Sir... but what ex

s. "Why? Is there somethi

tly was this man? Why did he offer her a job so easily? Why was he so att

all... why was she starti