Chapter: 908

Seeing her lips turn pale from the chill, Blake switched on the heater. "Let me take you home. Getting soaked like this isn't good for you. Take a warm bath and unwind once you're back."

Realizing she hadn't fastened her seatbelt, he leaned over to buckle it for her.

Alicia flinched slightly, intending to stop him, but he was already done.

She looked away, gathering herself. “Mr. Langstaff, I appreciate the thought, but there should be boundaries. Small gestures like this aren't necessary."

Blake chuckled, masking a hint of disappointment. “It was just a friendly gesture, Alicia. Don't overthink it.”