I was his allergen she was his cure what if this allergen turns lethal? novel Chapter 85

Chapter 3

sat up when I heard the notification.

van was still texting.

I saw Claire’s post. Don’t read too much into it.”

I only stayed with her for a little while.”

hen came another money transfer.

lis way of giving me an out.

ince my mom died, I’d stopped taking money from him unless he pushed me-over and over-until I gave in.

ut this time, I took it without blinking.

Thanks, Mr. Cross.”

s soon as the message sent, my phone started ringing.

is voice on the other end was surprised.

You took it pretty fast this time.”

efore I could respond, Claire snatched the phone. Her voice was bright and cheerful.

Miss Ellis, since you’re still up, could you bring us a pumpkin pie to the hotel?”

Ivan says you make a great one. You don’t mind sharing, do you?”

was about to say no when Evan transferred more money-this time with the note: For the trouble.

he kind of bonus usually reserved for maids.

nd now, I guess, for me-the so-called Mrs. Cross.

Laughed to myself and hung up, accepting the money.

Te were almost divorced anyway. Might as well cash in while I still could.

y the time I delivered the pumpkin pie to their suite, it was 2 a.m.

he door was open, like they’d left it that way on purpose.

stepped onto the plush carpet and heard Claire’s voice inside.

Evan, someone told me when Raine’s mom passed, you hugged her. Is that true?”

Did you fall in love with her?”

froze in place, holding my breath.

d made my decision to leave-but my heart still raced like it hadn’t gotten the memo.

hat rainy night came flooding back, the night I fell for Evan.

van-do you remember it too?

Chapter 3

Inside, he was staring out at the rain, lost in thought.

Just like that night six months ago…

aire nudged him, annoyed.

Evan, you haven’t answered me.”

le blinked, coming back to himself.

His voice was calm but strangely conflicted.

No… I just… pitied her.”

Like a stray cat or dog on the street. Nothing more.”

rash!

he pumpkin pie slipped from my hands and hit the floor.

loth of them jumped.

van stepped out and froze the moment he saw me.

How long have you been standing there?”

ignored him and started cleaning up the mess.

le crouched to help, but I instinctively moved away.

is hand paused midair before he pulled it back like nothing happened.

laire saw it all. Her eyes flashed with spite.

hen she picked up her purse and pulled out a crisp bill.

Miss Ellis, thanks for the delivery. Here’s a tip.”

he red paper fluttered through the air, slapping my pride over and over.

ack when Mom was sick, I endured this kind of humiliation for her sake.

ow she was gone-and I was still being humiliated.

smiled bitterly.

Thanks.”

pocketed the money and turned to leave.

ut Evan grabbed my arm, frowning.

Raine, you’re really not mad at all?”

ly eyes trembled.

wanted to ask him-what exactly should I be mad about?

r rather-do I even have the right to be mad?

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