Chapter 745

After David left, I stared at the jewelry box for a long time. I wanted to ignore it, but knew I'd need to return it eventually. I picked it up and stored it with Patricia's other gifts in my room.

Three days later, the charity gala proceeded as planned. I informed Luke that Patricia and Emily knew he'd be attending. His eyebrows furrowed slightly, his handsome face turning colder.

"Should I accompany you to the gala?"

Usually, Luke took Brian or Zac to such events. I volunteered to go with him.

"I've already asked Zac. You've been busy - get some rest."

"Yes, Mr. Walker."

Luke always managed work arrangements well. I acknowledged and left his office, driving home.

That evening, I couldn't focus on my book, sensing something was about to happen.

Early next morning, before dawn, Wendy appeared at my door.

Half-asleep, I opened it. "Wendy, you know my code. Just let yourself in next time."

I'd tossed and turned until past midnight. Yawning, I rested my head on her shoulder, eye