Or did he actually have a soft spot for Anika? After being dumbstruck for a bit, Noreen cautiously asked, Do you require any help, Mr. Douglas? She got into the car as Leonel requested. Then, she heard Leonel tell the driver, Take Miss Cohen home.

Feeling both surprised and a bit flattered, Anika quietly gave the driver her address, filled with anticipation Holding back his annoyance, the driver hit the gas.

Meanwhile, Noreen also said nothing more and sat on the passenger seat quietly.

She was at a loss for words! Rain poured down once more, filling the car with a heavy silence.

Anika shivered from the cold the moment she stepped in. After a while, unable to bear it, she edged closer to Leonel, hoping for some warmth.

Leonel caught her movement and glanced her way.

stare was intense and devoid of any emotion. Spooked by his

froze, not daring to make

of Anikas apartment complex. The drivers voice sounded somber. Here

car, tension hung

her appeal mostly

for a cup of coffee

wouldnt bother escorting a young, attractive woman home personally. To her surprise, Leonel brushed some imaginary dust off his pants, and then casually replied, No,

of the blue. So naturally, she assumed he wanted something more intimate with her. It was actually

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