The woman in his arms shifted around uncomfortably, carefully speaking up. “M… Mr. Hunt, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not Miss Everheart.”

Stefan froze. His expression darkened. “Who are you?”

“I… I’m your personal caretaker, Layla Bridges. The madam sent me.” Layla had quite an innocent-looking face. Even the way she spoke sounded like she could do no harm.

Stefan’s expression was frosty, rudely pushing the woman away without hesitation. He then questioned her, clearly upset. “How long have you been here?”

“For quite… a while.”

“So you were the one who enjoyed the night breeze, gave me my coffee and listened to me this whole time?”

you need some quiet company. So I didn’t talk the entire time and

you.” Stefan’s expression was blank as he mocked himself. “I

on from Miss Everheart. If you trust me, I could try contacting her for you.” Layla mustered up

more than enough to make anyone swoon. If she had been able to win him over because

expression turned dreary once more, responding in a dismissive tone. “I have to accept that we are over, and I have to thank her for being so cold.

Hunt?” Layla took a deep breath and clung to the man’s arm. “I’m an orphan, and the famous doctor, Karter Bridges, raised me since I was a baby. That’s how I managed to learn so much

if I have to take a vow of chastity. And I’ll further my studies so that I can heal your eyes as soon as

pitying me? I can’t believe that

but I know I come from a humble background, and I have no right to get close to

that I have to first take a vow of chastity. And once I get the job, I’ll have to continue caring for

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