Karen sent Dorothy a brief text, saying she didn't go on the blind date, then slumped into the backseat of the car and fell asleep.

By the time they pulled up to Jeffrey's place, she was sleeping so tight with tear streaks marking her cheeks and her silky hair spilling over the seat.

Jeffrey had a soft spot for her hair; it was always so smooth to the touch.

He drove the car into the garage, thinking initially to have his secretary take care of it, but then figured he'd just give the guy some extra cash tomorrow to go get a new one.

After parking, Jeffrey leaned over and gently lifted Karen, carrying her into the bedroom.

She was so thoroughly exhausted that even all this commotion didn't stir her.

Jeffrey washed a towel and wiped her face clean. He felt a twinge of guilt for what had happened in the car.

This was the first time that he, a young master, took care of a woman like this! After cleaning her up, he changed her out of her dirty clothes and into one of his own nightshirts.

sleep as

was pretty beat himself, so he decided

Yeah, that felt right.

gone through, this outcome was worth

surprised, to

had seemed so pleased with the guy she was set up with, yet she claimed she

Everett, who was reviewing contracts, and approached once she

Jeffrey about

not answering my texts. I'm wondering

knows what she's doing. She's a grown woman; you don't need to worry." "I wouldn't worry if it were anyone else. Love comes and goes, and at worst, she'd just

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