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I was approaching the car when I felt an icy hand grab me. Before I could lift my eyes, I noticed an umbrella being placed over my head, and the rain that had once fallen so steadily ceased as if by magic.

My eyes rose, and I saw a man standing before me. He was handsome, with his sharp jawline and eyes as dark as the night. He looked very concerned, but I had no idea who he was or what he was doing there. Just what I needed—someone to bring me more problems.

“Are you okay, Emma?” His mention of my name surprised me. Where did this man know me from?

“I’m fine, thank you?” I tried to recall if I had seen him somewhere before, but nothing came to mind.

He held the umbrella above our heads while opening the car door for me. He noticed my puzzled and frightened look as I stood still before the open car door, trying to understand what was happening.

“I apologize; you certainly don’t know me,” I watched as he removed one hand from the suit he was wearing and extended it toward me. “I’m Edwa
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