owever... was qu

ng into her expression. The urge to put the man in his place

marry into the Holt family, I've never had any intention of backing out," she said smoothly, her v

ce serene. She gently took the towel from the nurse who had been

darting nervously to the middle-aged man, unsur

ng such maturity and composure from her. He had likely assumed she wo

haken, her determination ra

tably slip into the hands of others. The coveted title of Mrs. Holt wou

ing reality, Valerie s

ed on Valerie's back. His brow, initially furrowed in suspicion

ll handle his meals. If you need any help, consult the

d with an urgent call. Without waiting for h

d swirling with possibilities. A strange flicker cross

d her suspicions-this man had to be Stefa

s with Jonathan. Years ago, during Jonathan's grandfather Nick Holt's

erie found herself intrigued. Something didn't add up. The man who once fough

thing deeper hidden

, pushing the thought

amily's schemes wer

deal with Craig, get her mother out

sea, full of deceit and danger. She had no

Mr. Holt can only have liquid

wing within her, continued enthusiastically, outlining Jonathan's care routine. Lucy's warmt

But just as she was settling into the rhythm of listening,

nd delicate-became nearly transparent under the bright glow. His well-defin

ing. A flush of heat spread from her neck to her c

ted her gaze and glanced up, Valerie

just changing his dressings. I've heard you're a postgraduate from Cligend Med

r eyes twinkling with amusement at th

cy's soft chuckle made it clear she f

his dre

athan's chiseled body, his toned muscles visible beneath th

t, couldn't resist a sly grin, he

erie's hand in a friendly gesture. Without another word, she

r. The silence felt heavy, and the flush that had started on