rs rushed forward, carrying

, Juliana barely had time to react

e waist to steady her. "W

and lined up in front

d staff hurried out, their exp

first and opened the rea

o the pavement, and a tall figure rose

im, surprise flick

ted toward them. His eyes landed on Nathani

gain. It seemed she wasn't focused on just one man. In his

ys to run into him, it had to be today. She h

pushed Nathaniel's han

gathered around Adrian and gree

as well and greeted him. "

looked at Juliana, though his words were dir

at Juliana and smiled

o finish. He turned and walk

and the rest of the sta

to Juliana and said, "That's Hugh's gr

d lowered her gaze, hiding

ed a call and had to leave, so J

e butler approached her. "Ms. Stevens, we've been e

na nodded and followe

herbal medicine

blanket over him. His figure looked gaunt, and his face carried a p

the coffee table. "Mr. Spencer, I've brought the

es. A trace of warmth appeared in his otherw

eeling lately?" Juli

in his chair and smiled.

her eyes and r

et out a quiet chuckle. "We haven't met often these past three

and said, "You gave me your word. After

eyes. "That time hasn't come yet,

uliana felt a quie

ew this and give you an answer tomorrow. Stay here tonight.

e suggestion. She had no d

's better to take things slow

e either. "It's late, and traveling alone isn't safe. St

suddenly began coughing violently. The butle

signal, the butler turned to Juliana. "

oked, Juliana couldn't

a maid guided

ped inside, but the sound of running wa

s mind. It sounded like so

denly slid open. A ta

et out of the way and bum

t wearing anything. For a moment, he froze, clea