ed, Leah was certain she

tral lipstick, the black dress Adrian's assistant had delivered that mor

h had attended was a hospital fundraiser whe

zzed. A text

ide. Don't be l

much," she muttered, grabbi

-

veway, manicured hedges, and a mansion that could easily double as a luxury hote

spered to herself. "Just smil

steps in a charcoal suit that looked tailored by angels. He chec

he said, soundin

so shocked," she s

- assessing, approving, maybe ev

. "You make it sound like I us

d. "I meant it a

huff and followed

-

crystal chandeliers, and artwork that probably had its own ins

here?" she

n said. "I have an apartment

word for it. 'Castl

ated from the grand staircase - warm

s must be my new

ompany, a family, and possibly a small country without breaking a sweat. Her silver

ly. "Mrs. Blake, it

ed, taking both her hands. "Call

d. "Right.

cough, clearly sup

-

ing reception. Leah sat between Adrian and Eleanor, who seemed

ceful precision. "Adrian tells me you're a nurse

posed. "I like to think so. Thoug

ty. How refreshing. Adrian cou

m. "Oh, I don't know. He's

" Eleanor

drian counte

d, "Contr

filled the room. "Y

drian shot her a warning glance t

-

ed to relax - at least until Elean

ze halfway to

he didn't. The man probably had

ly. "I was signing documents f

tificate," Leah blurted be

delighted. "Love

linked

n, "Somethin

c! I always knew you'd find someone unexpected,

ying her face didn't loo

-

at Leah was afraid to touch. As she toyed with her

ced up,

t smile. Adrian leaned in slightly, voice

're enjoying this way too

mb brushed her hand, just

ssary, even - but Leah felt h

-

" Leah stood beside Adrian, trying to ignore how close he was -

ser, darlings. Yes, like that. Oh, Adr

he shot. Leah exhaled, wil

er cheek. "I'm so happy you're part of the

," Leah s

o him, "I expect you both at the charity gala nex

le faltere

ight smile. "Wo

-

ke relief. She folded her arms and turn

pped my

society event pretending to be Mrs. Perfect! I don't ev

alm as ever. "Then

not th

what

point is... I don't

econd. "Maybe not," he said quietly, "but tonight, y

t off guard. "Was t

"Don't let it g

ng into the car. "

olding the door for her,

m a look. "B

th lifting in that maddeningly confident

ared out the window, trying to

told herself.

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