She didn’t expect to rum straight into Byron, who was walking toward her. Her forehead bumped into his chest, causing her to stumble back several
Byron quickly grabbed her arm to steady her before letting go. His voice was dern as he asked, “What are you running around for?”
“Someone someone was following me, Marve gasped, still out of breath from her sprint. She was so winded that her legs were trembling
Hearing this. Byron opened the door and glanced outside. He didn’t see anyone suspicious, so he turned back to her.
There out there. Did you see what this person looked like?”
Maeve sl sok her head, her face pale. “I didn’t dare turn around, but I kept hearing footsteps getting closer. The breathing was really heavy–it sounded ar a man.
Byron’s expressson darkened. “Has this been happening just today?”
No, it’s been going on for a couple of days now. I’ve had this feeling that someone’s been following me…”
“And you’re only telling me now!” Byron’s voice grew colder. “Do you think keeping quiet about it will make it go away?”
Mave opened her moutli, unsure why he was suddenly so angry.
Suppressing the frustration rising within him, Byron fixed her with a sharp look. “The security around here isn’t great, especially at night. Do you honestly think you could outrun a grown man with your stamina?
“You were lucky today, but what makes you think you’ll be lucky next time
The more she thought about what could ve happened, the more Maeve felt the blood drain from her face. Her palms started to sweat.
And did you even consider,” Byron continued, his voice icy, “what that person might do now that he knows where you live!”
Marve froze. That hadn’t even crossed her mind. She thought running home meant
she
was safe
But if than person
had bad intentions and started lurking around her building, she wouldn’t be so lucky next time.
Her eyes reddened with anxiety, and she muttered, “Why do these things always happen to me?”
She had hoped that after cutting g ties with Jeff, her life would finally settle down. She wondered, “Why does trouble keep finding me?
Byron had planned to scold her more to drive the point home, but when he saw the tears welling up in her eyes, he hesitated.
After a moment of silence, he asked, “How long have you been renting this place!”
Marve wiped the corners of her eyes, determined not to let herself cry in front of him. “I rent month–to–month.”
“Go pack your things. You’re moving out tonight.”
Maeve was so shocked that her sadness instantly vanished. She stared at him in disbelief. “Moving? To where?”
“My apartment.”
Marye was taken aback.
She thonglat he was just saying it on impulse, but when she found herself standing in the living room of his apartment, she still couldn’t quite wrap her head around it
She delat have man to pack–just two suitcases. The furniture in her old place belonged to Pinehurst Apartments, so there was no need to bring
have them toinorrow.
As for the plants and vegetables on her balcony, it was already late, so Byron said they could move In the span of
just two hours, are cotite living situation had changed.
“What are you standing there for?” Byron asked as he walkeil over
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Even though
wasn’t her first time in his apartment, last time she was only using the kitchen counter. Now, she’d be living here long term, and that made her feel unexpectedly nervous.
“Um, are you sure it’s okay for me to stay here? I won’t be a bother?”
Byron shot her a glance. When I stayed at your place, did you feel bothered”
“Of course not.
“Then what are you worrying about!”
His straightforward reply eased the tension in Maeve’s chest, making her feel much more at case.
“Mr. M
which room is mine!” Maeve asked.
at this, Byron looked slightly awkward. “The guest room is empty right now. I’ll have someone bring in the furniture tomorrow.”
arve blinked in surprise. “So, tonight?”
