Redemption by Wendy Million

Author:Wendy Million
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Champagne Book Group
Published: 2021-01-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Carys

Finn should be done his meeting soon. Kim and I are headed for a rear entrance that’ll take us into the fields for a walk, if anyone asks us. Really, I’ve managed to schedule a call with Demid to discuss a ‘business opportunity’ instead of trying to talk him into something via text or email. Maybe if he hears the naked pleading in my voice, he’ll be reminded of how much his daughter meant to him and how he was willing to do anything to get her back. Would he wish the kind of pain he suffers on me?

We’re at the top of the rear set of stairs Kim found yesterday when I spot Jade coming toward us. Even though we’re pressed for time, I tip my head in her direction. “Let’s wait a minute and at least speak to her.”

Kim’s face remains a cool mask of indifference, but she’s voiced her suspicions. They may match Finn’s, but it doesn’t mean I can’t cultivate a wary friendship with Jade. My guard is up. I can’t stomach leaving a woman in a vulnerable position if we have the means to help her.

When she gets close enough, the bruise around her eye is obvious despite the concealer to mute the black discoloring. “You’ve hurt yourself.” I point to my eye, and I scan the rest of her for signs of violence. “Are you okay?”

Her chin trembles, and she won’t meet my gaze. “I—I tripped, and my cheek caught the edge of a table in our bedroom.”

Kim remains emotionless beside me. Anger stirs my stomach. She’s lying. Does she realize we know or suspect a different reason for the dark bloom?

“I’m sorry to hear that.” I keep my voice pitched low. “Sometimes you really have to watch your step.”

She brushes away a stray tear, concealer appearing on her finger. She winces at the contact of her fingers on the tender skin. With a deep breath, she straightens her shoulders before meeting my gaze. “Were you serious about us being friends?”

No matter how hard I try, I can’t shake the impression I’ve seen her before somewhere else. There’s the vague outline of a memory, as though I could use a pencil to shade over the imprint, and fill in the empty space. The flicker of familiarity draws me closer. “Of course.” I smile. “Women should stick together.”

“PJ needs me right now. But maybe tomorrow, sometime? We could go for a walk or…I don’t know.” Her expression turns amused. “Share a cuppa and some biscuits.”

“Sounds lovely.” I take her hand and give it a gentle squeeze, making eye contact. “I’m looking forward to getting better acquainted.”

She touches her hair with her free hand in a gesture that reminds me of myself—a nervous habit. I cock my head, trying to decide whether the movement is genuine. Are Finn and Kim right?

“Tomorrow,” Jade whispers, stepping past us to stride down the hall.

Kim watches her go and when she’s clearly out of earshot, she says, “A cuppa and some biscuits.

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