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Chapter 111- Desperate times & Desperate measures
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Penelope turned to look at Killian but caught him momentarily staring her way before diverting his gaze to the horizon.She was curious but she dismissed asking, “Thank you. For last night.”“What? I didn’t do anything.” Killian said.Penelope shook her head. “You saved me.” She clarified. “If it weren’t for you… I don’t know.” She became emotional.Killian’s gaze held longing and desire. He remembered clearly. Shielding her with his body had been on instinct. He had lunged himself over her without a thought. But he had no regrets. “I am just glad you are safe.”“Are you okay?” She inquired.Killian turned his gaze back at her, confused. “A gun was pointed at you. That situation could have done completely down south.” She explained.“Oh… It is not the first time.” He said vaguely. Penelope frowned. It was an unusual answer.Killian wasn’t the least bothered about being held at the gunpoint. His father, Jared had pointed a gun at him once when he threatened to expose his deeds.What bo
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Firemen, swift response teams arrived at the scene. So, did the medic teams. They pried apart the car to pull the passengers in the car out.“Help him first.” Penelope pointed to the driver’s seat where Max’s eyes were shut. “Please! I am fine.”The medic team quickly pulled him out, placed him on a gurney and rushed him to the hospital while administering some first aid. Thankfully, they found a weak pulse much to Penelope’s relief. She was transported in another ambulance to the hospital where they monitored her for any sign of injuries.Over two hours later, Penelope woke up from her induced sleep. Loud voices from outside woke her up.“I have to see her right now. I am her guardian.” A voice boomed.“No, sir. She can’t receive visitors now.”“I want to see my friend now!” Another voice said but softer.“Look, we just want to see that out friend is okay. We promised not to be loud or bother her.” A third voice pleaded.“Fine. I will have all three of you escorted out if you break y
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She looked down at their joined hands and looked back up at Killian. “One step at a time, remember?” She spoke and pulled her hand out of his. “The children are far more important right now.” She added and stood up from the couch. “Goodnight, Killian.” She whispered the last part.“Goodnight, Penelope.” He spoke in a low voice, feeling dejected at her rejection. Although, he half expected it but it didn’t lessen the ache he felt in his heart. He grabbed the comforter nearby and used it to cover himself after taking minimal clothing pieces off. That had been his bed for the past few days.The thought made him chuckle. How could a billionaire squeeze his length into a couch for days? Ms. Flores would have aneurysms if she ever saw him in that uncomfortable position. His bed was much more comfortable than the hard couch. He wondered why Penelope didn’t buy a more comfortable one when she easily could.Think of this as a means to an end, he tried to comfort himself internally.Just when h
