yourself, girl? Out of all the

he couldn't help but roll her eyes at the

else would I bre

who was with her at the hospital, sigh in fru

d some rapport with his patient, but Amara knew she

el guilty. She knew she had a bad attitude, probably si

ast she reco

urts so much. I didn't mean to snap at y

with regret. She immediately felt a bi

now. We just need to fix the bandage a little. Take care of your fractured wrist, avoid heavy chores for now, and co

a smile. Amara couldn't help b

vy chore

rying to hide

especially if it puts pressure on the

r explaine

. I actually love doi

ed at her grumpy boss, who only sighed in irritation. Amara couldn't help

need to follow these instructions if yo

bummed out I won't be able to work for

who was staring at her like he wanted to melt he

ure. What did he expect when she was ju

ay you, girl. You're still going to stay there, right? Besides,

er, causing Amara to finally let out

g of a boss. I kept avoiding him, and we

tol

real pain, huh? What

lanced at the quiet Xavier,

otdog

urrow his brow. She barely held back her laughter as

hat she meant by "hotdog" becau

g, doc. A dachshund. Also k

and nod, while Xavier just cleared his throat ag

he reminded her once again about the things she needed to do for a faster recovery.

way towards the exit. She knew that her smiling would only drive her ho

iling lik

instead of stopping, Amar

, that doesn't m

fended

't have any rea

. I'm just glad the doc

ling again as Xavie

talking about t

the dachs

moments away from bursting into laughter

at up, the

hen Xavier suddenly stopped walking

ow what you were trying to im

ust said, and immediately looked aw

an dachs

ense of humor, but she couldn't help herself. She flashed a grin before ac

to when talking about a dog bred to the doc, sir? It was just a cover-up, rather than saying my boss

adpan, enjoying the disc

ahead toward the exit, clearly trying

e going

ached his car. With those long legs o

t in and

she had been dying to ask where they were going. She figured if she pushed he

if she said anything, she

y were headed when Xavier parke

today. I hope you brought the envelope I gave y

brightly and n

right h

l sling bag. Xavier simply nodded, saying

nside her as they walked into the mall. It felt

last time she

o treat herself to new clothes, bags, and shoes. Amara couldn't help but smile when

the first time you've been to a mall?" Xavi

emember the last time I went t

then forced a bitter s

. malls are my fav

d in surprise when she thought she saw Xavier s

aid in disbelief, point

e happy. I find you very pleasing, you know? And since the mall is your favorite place, and I feel g

that she was shocke

e they could enter the mall. Amara stopped and looked a

e asked, utterly confused. What

o kiss you