Chapter 20 Shadows and High Heels
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Tess had barely finished her sentence when a nurse’s voice called out. She quickly turned and carried Layla into the exam
room.
“The fever’s gone. Lungs look clear on the scan, too.”
The doctor’s words were a huge relief. Tess smiled gratefully and nodded to both the doctor and nurse before heading toward the exit.
Her movements were smooth and practiced, but she left one person completely ignored—Max.
He stayed rooted to the spot, eyes glued to Tess’s back. From his angle, he could still catch a glimpse of the child’s profile.
Too much like Finn.
So much so that just looking at the kid made his chest tighten with frustration.
Max’s fists clenched slowly at his sides. But instead of backing off, his eyes only burned brighter–his gaze laced with something far darker than disappointment. Almost obsessive.
Tess, I couldn’t do anything for you before. But now? I can protect you. I can choose you.
She would have no choice but to rely on him.
He forced his hands to relax and returned to his usual calm, polished demeanor.
No rush. As long as Finn didn’t find her, he had all the time in the world to make her see him clearly.
The nurse cast a wary glance his way.
He tapped the desk with two fingers. “Delete her medical record from today.”
The nurse hesitated, but knowing who he was, she gave a respectful nod. “Yes, Mr. Hunt.”
Only after watching her do it did he finally leave.
Earlier, he’d seen the intake form–Tess’s child had come in with a high fever last night.
Something clicked. That woman who showed up at Lock Group Private Hospital, could that have been Tess?
Finn had people looking for her–and she’d walked right under his nose without him realizing?
Heh.
Max’s lips curled into a mocking smile as he walked off.
Tess kept her head down as she carried Layla through the hospital hallway, focused on leaving as fast as possible. She didn’t stop until a sudden shadow blocked her path. A pair of designer lambskin heels appeared in her view.
Her heart skipped. She lowered her head even more, instinctively wanting to turn and walk the other way.
But those heels followed her closely, cutting her off again and again.
Finally.
“Tess, it is you.”
The voice was soft and sugary, with a high–pitched, fake–sweet lilt that practically oozed condescension.
Tess’s fingers trembled around her baby. Her temples throbbed.
“You’ve got the wrong person.”
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Chapter 20 Shadows and High Heels
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