Looking back, she pitied her younger, hopeful self.
She handed him a suit, her movements stiff.
Hugh didn’t hesitate, changing in front of her.
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As she turned to leave the closet, he caught her by the
waist.
She tried to pull away, but he held firm, his eyes locking onto hers.
“I’m leaving.”
Bethan met his gaze, pushing against his chest.
“It’s your place. You don’t need to tell me your every move.”
The harder she pushed, the tighter he held. “You came back on your own, Bethan. If I have to keep reminding
you, this loses all meaning.”
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Her hands stilled.
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Her face paled as she looked into his eyes. “You don’t need to do this, Hugh. Go to Megan. I won’t make a scene, I swear.”
His gaze, layered and unreadable, studied her.
“Bethan, Megan is Megan, and you are you. Do I need to spell it out any clearer?”
She dropped her eyes, dodging his intensity.
His breath grew heavy as he pulled her closer, one hand on her lower back, the other cradling her head, leaving
her no room to retreat.
His kiss was a paradox-gentle yet fierce, possessive and unyielding, as if he meant to meld her into himself.
Jemma’s knock at the door broke the moment.
Hugh released her, his chest heaving, his breath uneven.
Bethan pulled away, leaning against the closet door, gasping.
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her tousled hair and adjust her robe’s open collar.
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When she kept her head bowed in silence, he stepped closer and drew her into another brief embrace.
“Eat breakfast, then go see your mom,” he said. “I’ll pick you up later to have dinner at Cavill Manor.”
When he left, Bethan stayed in the dressing room for a long time before emerging.
Jemma approached, her voice warm with concern. “Mrs. Cavill, Mr. Cavill mentioned your low blood sugar. I’ve made fish soup.”
Bethan shook her head. “Thanks, Jemma, but I’m not eating. I need to get to the hospital.”
Jemma sighed, gently guiding her to the dining room. “Your health comes first, Mrs. Cavill. No matter how big the problem, you’ve got to take care of yourself.”
Bethan gave her a grateful glance and picked up the spoon. “Thank you, Jemma.”
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Barry stood before her, words stuck in his throat, unable to speak.
Bethan ruffled his hair, her heart aching for her little brother.
Swallowing her pain, she managed a faint smile.
Sitting by the bed, she took Miranda’s hand. “Mom, you and Dad don’t need to worry. I’m okay.”
Miranda’s lips trembled, but she said nothing.
Bethan forced a lighter tone. “Look at my cousin—her husband’s dirt-poor, and he still cheated.
“At least the Cavill family’s got money and power. My life’s set, top-tier everything.”
Her breezy words cut off whatever lecture her parents had been about to give.
By noon, she was sharing a meal with her parents and Brother in the hospital room.
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A knock interrupted them.
Hugh entered, carrying an elegant multi-tiered lunchbox.
Bethan stood, caught off guard. “What are you doing here?”
Hugh set the lunchbox on the table, his voice warm. “It’s rare we get a family meal. Thought I’d join.”
Hugh’s words hung heavy, stilling the Olsen family like a sudden frost.
Barry’s eyes flared with defiance as he shot to his feet. “Who the hell wants to eat with you?”
Vincent stepped in, his voice sharp. “Barry, that’s enough!”
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