vere burn on Lacey's wrist, a

his happen?

ied to pull her hand away,

made her sit down. Despite his serious expression,

ld!" he reprimanded, frowning, and quickly signaled his a

oncern and reproach, Lace

assistant arrived w

me burn ointment an

acey attempted to shift away, bu

irmly and gently applie

to cause her more pain. He leaned in close from time t

uiet, her eyes f

nor left her fee

h, yet feared it might weaken her re

oil caused her

o and looked down, saying dejectedly, "We should k

ened instantly at the wo

n and misunderstood by some

ned in a cold voice, "Are you that wor

t he the one concerned about their marriage being exposed? Wasn't he the one pushing

nce as yes to his question, his

g Lacey onto the couch, his

move left h

inent veins on his hands, Lacey furr

ople know about our relationship?" Callan qu

found Callan's attitude unreasonable. She pushed again

ddenly rang. She pushed Cal

rstood. Alright

rsation with the director

ork." After expressing her thanks, Lacey turned around and

y to Callan's already troubled expression.

him off before he could finish. "What do

er out of the way, poss

d intended to transfer Lacey to the headq

ued, "Don't worry. I'll hand in my re