The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 474

"Just do it," Jamie cut him off smoothly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Aaron paused for a fraction of a second before nodding. "...Yes, sir. I'll make the arrangements immediately. And as for me tonight...?"

"There's a hotel across the street," Jamie instructed calmly. "Book a room there. Consider it a business expense. Go."

Seeing that his boss's gaze had already drifted back to Suzie's pale face, Aaron knew better than to argue. He offered a quick nod and swiftly exited the room.

...

Dusk settled over the city. A gentle breeze drifted through the cracked window, carrying the faint, crisp scent of early autumn.

On the bed, Suzie slowly opened her eyes.

Her lashes fluttered. There were no harsh overhead fluorescents blinding her, only the soft, warm glow of a small floor lamp tucked into the corner of the room. The pale blue-and-white walls and the red cross symbol on the bedding quickly oriented her—she was in a hospital.

As her gaze drifted, she finally noticed the man slumped in a chair beside her, his head resting heavily near her arm. From the broad shoulders to the familiar sweep of his hair, she instantly recognized Jamie.

Suzie lay perfectly still, her mind sifting through the hazy memories of seeing him at the convenience store. His eyes had been red-rimmed, carrying an unmistakable mix of panic and heartache...

She remembered him carrying her into the car, coaxing her to drink a few sips of water before her exhaustion had pulled her completely under.

"Stella..."

The name slipped from her lips unconsciously. She distinctly remembered Stella being there, too. So why was he the only one left in the room?

Suzie touched her own forehead. The raging heat had subsided. She cast a quiet glance at Jamie's sleeping form, then carefully shifted, trying to slip out from under the blankets without waking him.

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