Unspoken Affections

Chapter Seven

Third Pov

“It's okay here, it's late, you can't park here, you can turn back. I really appreciate everything sir, it worth more than what I did”

“No, it's not worth it. You didn't know what you did that is the reason you are saying this”

“Thank you” Marianne said as she opened the car door.

As she came down from the car, Thompson also opened the car, and came down. “No, I can't allow you to go to your house alone by this time. It's late already”

“But I am sure your house is still kind of far from where I stay. Mine is just ten minutes walk from here”

“Don't worry, I'll escort you” he said, locking his door.

"It's really not necessary," Marianne tried again, her voice soft but firm.

"I can manage, and I don't want to keep you out late."Thompson smiled, but there was a certain determination in his eyes.

"I wouldn't feel right letting you walk alone at this hour. It's only a short walk, right?"Marianne hesitated, unsure of how to decline without seeming ungrateful.

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