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ump in my throat being the only reminder of what was to come later. I w

p Miss Stone," he order

t to seem affected by this woman. "But we have to attend the last meeting

onchalantly. I simply nodde

rushing, with others probably waiting for their loved ones. While I was here to pick up

e love of his life." I muttered silently between my tee

atch, sighed, and stuck

his, Astrid?" I dug

ing for her. There she was, in all her glory, She was as beautiful as everyone descri

cial features, and hazel eyes. She was beautiful, but

she squealed; she did not even ackn

" I rolled my eyes as I ob

stop calling me pookie?" He slight

reach him more. For a moment, it looked like two lost lovers re

if looks could kill, I'd probably be dead by then. Her

asked mockingly while she pulled out what s

ol; I wasn't going to let her ruin my moo

Secretary Laura

e. But I remembered we were supposed to be a secret. I smiled slightly and reached out my

is purse; I had a really long flight," she c

Elijah looked at me with amusement and ch

Reed mansion. The whole ride was so awkward for me. It was a huge limo, but I wished I weren't there.

huffed, my thoughts d

ange juice while Dad walked my late dog, Shelly. I missed my dad before Mom died; her death changed a lot

sighed; I got up, and the door closed on me. Typical Elijah. Luckily, Ric

e Richard parked the car. I kept stomping in

n here?"

to the guest room next to mine." H

dy gone into the room and jumped on the bed instead of carrying her bags inside.

firm; I did not want to show how affected I w

I ordered you to do?"

I asked,

er; she should be comfortab

; he actually meant it. I ha

red bitterly, f

ding her tiny shoulders. I almost puked. I w

shen up; I'll join you for dinner,

French accent. Elijah nodded and left the room; his scent linger

Peasant," she huffed. I rolled my e

sted everything she needed before turning on my heel and leaving the room. I was not going to serve

Elijah never gave me the last remaining reports so I walked towards

y, I don't want anyone to he

short visit." He said, in a low husky

and I felt bile r

on't like the way she is so close to you

s I opened the door, I felt my heart