Chapter 32: Still in the past (3)

"what are you doing?" Robert spoke from behind her, startling her. She turned around rapidly and almost fell.

"Uncle Robert! What are you doing here?" She asked as she smiled widely, she felt a few strands of sweat crawling down her face. Thankfully she had kept what she took before he came.

"I think I asked that question a second ago. I came down here to check on something. Whatever it is you're doing, I hope it's not something naughty,"

"Of course, it's not, since when do I do naughty things," She turned her eyes.

Robert looked at her strangely, "Every time." Then he stepped out of his cabin.

Alexandra let out a deep breath, she placed her hand on her hard-pounding chest to calm herself. She looked around making sure she was all alone, she walked closer to the shelf and quickly took the book.

After hiding it safely under her gown, she walked out of the cabin with ease.

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She slammed her door shut and hurried toward her bed. She takes in deep breaths before bringing out the book