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Chapter 138

Author: Angelica1
It was a line that reminded Henry of that moment five years ago, and he nodded. "Yeah. I told you I'd never let you get hurt again, Linda."

The single line offered Linda assurance, and she threw herself into Henry's arms.

"Henry…" She sobbed endlessly, at once hysterical and miserable. "You came for me!"

Pained, Henry pursed his lips and scooped her up in his arms. "It's alright. I'm taking you home right now."

"Yeah," Linda murmured, hugging his neck and pressing her cheek against his chest, shuddering endlessly.

She seemed horrified, refusing to leave his embrace.

And that was how Henry carried her to his car, quietly telling the chauffeur to head to Rose Garden.

It was almost ten when they arrived.

As Henry carried Linda inside as well, the maid heard them and came out.

Bowing respectfully at the two when she saw them, she said, "Mr. Barnes, Ms. Cook. Rory's asleep."

"Good," Henry replied quietly and leaned down to tell Linda tenderly, "We're home, Linda."

Linda did not s
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