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Chapter 20

Author: Hauling Treasures
Emily accepted the bag. “Thanks.”

She hadn’t expected Sean to be so quick. She had only just added him on her contacts, and he had already arranged for the medicine to be delivered. Without fuss, she took the bag and sent him a quick thank-you message on her phone.

As she opened the bag, she noticed it didn’t just contain anti-inflammatory ointment. There were also packets of cold medicine and some sleep aids.

Cold medicine? Tonight was as warm as summer, unlike the past few days when it had been cooler at night. The water wasn’t cold either, so she didn’t see the need for it.

But the sleep aid was thoughtful. After her accident, she had developed a lingering fear of water, and being suddenly pulled into the pool had shaken her. This might help her settle before bed.

She was impressed at how thorough Sean had been.

The doorbell rang again, and when she opened it, there stood Sean, holding another bag of medicine with a smile.

“Sean!” Emily exclaimed, surprised. She had tho
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