Chapter 27-Help From an Old Friend

Caroline’s POV:

When the man behind the mask revealed himself, relief enveloped me like a warm hug. “Martin, thank heavens,” I whispered, embracing him tightly.

Martin laughed and hugged me right back, a smile scrawled over his face. “Yeah, it’s me,” he replied softly. “Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Now, what’s going on?”

“William is looking for me,” I informed hurriedly, terrified that William would enter at any moment. “He wants the doctors to give me a full physical examination, and if they do, he’ll discover my secret. Martin, I can’t let that happen.”

Martin was mercifully understanding and tried to dissuade me from hiding. Instead, I was given a comforting pat on the arm and a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, I’ll get you out of here.”

With every day that passed, my admiration for Martin grew. No matter the issue, he always believed me, and honorably helped me through thick and thin.

“Give me a moment,” he murmured, briefly disappearing from the room. After a few minutes of anxiou