Chapter 143 I’ll Keep You Company
Eric noticed Kate’s tightening grip on his arm, and a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he carried her into the Summer Estate.
The servants, busy with their cleaning, were quite accustomed to this sight. When they saw Eric carrying Kate inside, some smiled knowingly.
“Mr. and Mrs. Davison are growing closer every day,” remarked one.
“I agree. I never imagined Madam could be so gentle with him. Initially, I thought she was just pretending,” another replied.
“Either way, I prefer the current Madam. She’s much more approachable and no longer has that overbearing aura….
The servants whispered among themselves briefly before returning to their tasks.
Gossiping was frowned upon in the Summer Estate, so they exchanged only a few words in secrecy before dispersin
Even if Eric and Kate were to find out, they wouldn’t blame them for such small talk.
Eric gently placed Kate on the sofa. She lowered her eyes, her face still slightly flushed.
Suddenly, Eric crouched down, his large hand grasping her ankle.
Kate was startled and instinctively tried to pull her foot back, but then she stopped, her face growing even redder.
Eric noticed her slight resistance and how quickly she calmed down. A dark, unreadable glint passed through his eyes, but he calmly examined her ankle and said in a husky voice, “Good thing you didn’t twist it.”
“Yeah,” Kate responded softly, her head still lowered and her face warm.
As she watched Eric’s focused examination of her ankle, she secretly gulped.
She couldn’t help but think again, Was I bewitched by Simon in my past life? I can’t believe I chose him over such an outstanding man like Eric!
I was such an id*ot!
Eric stood up without a word. He glanced at Kate and said lightly, “Get some sleep. I have some work to finish.”
Kate blinked, staring at Eric as he prepared to leave. On impulse, she grabbed his sleeve. “I’ll keep you company.”
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Kate stubbornly stared at him. “I’ll keep you company you anyway.”
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