Chapter 78 - Shocked

MAVERICK

“Yes.”

Nana didn’t look surprised by Lake’s answer but nodded. “You, two, have a lot to talk about.”

“It’s okay if I borrow Maverick for a while?”

“Take her. I’m fine. Thank you, Lake.”

“Of course.” Lake squeezed my hand and took me out of the clinic. We got into the elevator, lot letting go of my hand.

“How did you know I was in trouble? I thought you were on the way to Toronto.”

“I received a notification when you unlocked the safe. There’s a hidden camera inside. You looked terrified and disturbed. If you were going to run away with the money. You could have taken them all, and I trust you. You’re not that person.”

“Your money saved our lives, but we can’t take it back.”

“Don’t be so sure about that.” He wrapped his arm around me, kissing my temple. “I’d never been so terrified in my life and useless at the same time. I have everything money can buy, but I can’t even keep my wife safe, and I failed you, baby.”

I faced him and cupped his face so he could look at me. “This i