Chapter 158
I ruffled her hair gently, the immediately raised both hands in surrender.
Isn’t come voluntarily,” I lied,
friend Emily asked me to. She said she was too bury.”
Anna gave me a skeptical look, then turned toward the kitchen. Would you like something to drink?”
“Hot coffee, thanks. With milk
milk and sugar.” I followed her, watching as she clumsily operated the coffee maker.
ching with satisfaction. The night’s chill finally
When Anna handed me a steaming cup, I drank half of it in one go, sighing began to ease.
“How long did you wait outside? Anna asked, with what sounded like concern in her voice.
“Not long, I said casually. “About ten minutes.”
She raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing a word. I unconsciously rubbed my stiff neck.
“Fine,” I shrugged. “I might have crouched in your hallway all night. It was freezing out there. Emily told me you had a fever, and I was worried you might get worse during the night with no one to look after you.”
Anna’s eyes widened. Her lips moved as if to say something, but she just turned and got me a blanket instead.
“Emily has been really busy,” Anna said softly. I don’t want to burden her anymore.”
“So you’d rather be sick alone?” I raised my voice involuntarily, Just because you don’t want to trouble anyone?”
Anna looked at me silently, her amber eyes showing a resilience that broke my heart.
“Fine,” I sighed. “Trouble me instead. I don’t have much going on anyway.
“You? The Price family heir has nothing to do? Anna laughed sarcastically, “Don’t joke, Seth.”
“I can work remotely,” I waved my phone. “Besides, looking after you doesn’t require 24/7 attention. I just need to make sure you take your medicine, stay hydrated, and rest properly.”
Anna tried to speak but was interrupted by a coughing fit. I immediately
ly went t
waler.
to the kitchen and brought her some warm
“Alright,” she finally conceded. “But just for today. I’ll be better tomorrow.”
“That depends on your behavior today,” I smirked. “If you don’t cooperate, I might have to move in.”
Anna rolled her eyes, but I caught the slight upturn of her lips.
For the next few hours, we chatted intermittently, mostly me talking about recent Boston events and my take on the latest gossip.
At lunchtime, Martha, Anna’s former housekeeper from Seaside Manor, came by with homemade soup and light food. I wolfed down most of it, then slowed down when I noticed Anna watching me.
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“You said you came to take care of me,” Anna commented, looking at my nearly empty plate. “But you’re eating more of
Martha’s lunch than I am!”
“I need energy to take care of you, I argued. Besides, you’re sick and
d have no
no appetite. Food shouldnt go to waste.”
Anna chuckled softly–the best
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