CHAPTER 185

—JENNIFER—

“Jennifer! I know you’re in there. Open up!”

Oh no.

I buried my face in my silk pillowcase, hoping the voice would go away, but knowing its owner, she would camp

out in my hall until I inevitably had to leave for fresh air and food.

My morning visitor was nothing if not persistent.

“Mrs Jennifer Wingsley Brown! You can’t hide from me.” A pause, followed by a more conciliatory, “I have brought chocolate muffins for you.”

A groan escaped into my pillow. That was something I've always been unable to deny.

I should have already talked to Christian and get Cally removed from my list of approved visitors, but I also hadn’t expected her to beat down my door at…I raised my head and glanced at the digital clock…seven fifty-four in the morning.

Since she was already here and the chances of her leaving without seeing me were slim, I forced myself out of

bed and in the living area because Christian had to leave for the office for a few hours. Not before leaving a gaurd at my door for