Chapter 28
Soren was briefly surprised. Tara was acting completely different from before. Had she really figured things out, or was this just another move in a push–pull
Stella had taken over the taskot delivering milk to Lance, and she didn’t believe for a second that Tara wouldn’t be mad. After all, she hail just snatched away Tara’s chance to get close to the two gentlemen
She was waiting for Tara to show some irritation so she could use it as ammunition to make a scene. That way, Lance and Soren could see Tara’s true colon again.
But when Stella tumed to look, Tara’s expression didn’t change. She was still smiling politely.
“it there’s nothing else, I’ll head off for the day,” said Tana
With that, Tara tumed and left quickly. She wanted nothing more than to be done with them.
This time, Soren and Lance didn’t try to stop her
Stella had her performance all ready, But Tara just walked away, leaving her stuck there awkwardly. She was seething with frustration she couldn’t show
She couldn’t believe Tata had past left like that. Wasn’t she mad about losing the chance to get close to Lance? That wasn’t the Taps she knew
Stella figured Tara must be up to something
Lance didn’t take his eyes oft Tara’s retreating figure. He didn’t say anything, but the small shift in his expression gave away his displeasure.
Without a word, he headed for the elevator
Stella wanted to say something to him, but he was already gone
Boren looked at Stella with a half–smile. “Nice job.”
Stella hadn’t expered praise from him and gave a shy nod.
Soren didn’t stick around. He strode after Lance and threw an arm around the latter’s shoulder while consoling him. “Lance, Stella stick to you like glue, isn’t it ‘perfect that she’s the one who’ll bring you your milk tomorrow? As far as I remember, you couldn’t stand Tara.
Lance ignored him, but Soren remained unfazed as he pressed on with a puzzled tone, “But when do you drink hot milk first thing in the morning?”
It was usually something he had with breakfast
Lance stayed silent, clearly not in the best mood..
Late at night, Lance stood in front of the floor–to–ceiling window while looking out into the dark sky.
thelp but laugh quietly. The irritation he’d felt when Soren
He thought about Tara’s reaction when she heard about the bonus for the housekeepers. He couldn’t h sutched” Tata away had mostly faded.
Downstairs, Tara was exausted after the long day and went back to her room. Though barely able to keep her eyes open, she showered first before going to sleep with the comforter wrapped around her.
„At dawn, Tara pushed a cant into the pool area Soren, who was wearing a cobe, was already standing at the pool’s edge.
As soon as she showed up, his earlier lazy disinterest shifted – he now looked amusét.
Tara paused in surprise when she saw him. It was still early, yet he was already here.
“Moming, Mr Fanell,” she greeted softly.
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Str wits about her work, quietly laying out towels and drinks for him.
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