'But I have a job to do. I already took today off. The editor's going to kill me if
"s not sale." Austyn placed both hands on her shoulders. You know what Henry's capable of can't take the risk.!
Kira mulled it over.
Astyn www.right
She needed to stay home with the kids.
But no company could tolerate an employee who took frequent and extended leaves.
She probably needed to resign
Kirsighed.
She really liked her job.
Austin took herence to be a protestora, listen to me, you know how dangerous the man can be. I can't afford to kry.' She nodded.
"Okay, I'll stay home."
Austyn was surprised by how fast she caved. Really? You are not mad?'
She spread out both hands. It can't be helped agree with you. We'll focus on dealing with Henry first, Work can wait."
Her reply delighted him.
Austyn bounded her hair. "lood girl'
He pecked her on the cheek and took her hand. Come on, you need to eat!
Kira sent in her resignation letter the next day,
Two days later, Human Resources at Globe Today asked her to come to the office to pick up her last pay cheque and collect her personal belongings. Austyn drove her to the offi "Wait for me here.' She unbuckled her seatbel
'Lean come with you."
"The building's filled with people. be fine' Kira perked him on the check and bounded into the lobby.
Her colleagues were shocked by the news of her resignation.
She had been working there for close to three years and bulk quite a rapport with her news ream
"Did something happen? Mangel, the cameraman, asked.
'Nothing just wanted to take a break, Kirasaid with a smile
Hory stood in front of her desk, shamefaced "Kira'
His eyes were red-immed. Are you leaving because of me? i promised I wouldn't spy on you again. I meant it."
"No, it's not because of you. Fra looked at her assistant and sighed. "I was mad when I first found our, but I'm over it now. You've been a good friend, a good colleague. She patted his shoulder. No hard feelings, really." Rony insisted on elping her carry her cardboard box out of the building even though it weighed next to nothing.
Kira's personal belongings consisted of just several photos of the twins and some stationery
Astyn was cooling his heels on the kab.
He narrowed his eyes when he saw a man walking alongside Kir
He strolled over and took the cardboard box from Rony 'Who's this?t=
'A colleague," Kira said simple
Rony glanced at Austyn, who was sizing him up with a cold, assessing look.
He sensed hostility from the tall, well-dressed un
Bony averted his gaar.
"Come on. Kira grabbed Austin's hand. 'Bye, Rony!'
Austyn's face was dark as he started the car. Who was that?"
The man who was with you!
She decided not to tell him about any's connection to Gideon.
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It would only send Austyn fyring off the handle again.
+will you please drive? I think it's going to rain."
Austyn snorted.
The ride back to the apartment was smooth, until they saw a woman standing outs kle the lobby.
Her shoulders were hunched against the chilly wind
It was drizzling
Her hair and coat were wet
Astyn stopped the car. 'Stay here. I'll deal with her."
Kira buckled her seat belt, 'Why should stay in the car?!
She got out and slammed the door shat I'm your wite. Sho's the one who should back off."
A smile flitted across Austyn's face.
Kina marched up to Gwen, who tamed around whom she heard the sound of a door shur
Herge travelled over Kira's shoulders and landed on Austyn's face.
Kira hurled
She waved a hand in front of Owen's face. "Hello, I'm right here!"
Gwen stepped back, trowning.
Kira plastered a smile on her face. 'Miss Taylor, what are you doing here?
She also wanted to ask how the womum found her address.
Gwen returned the smile. I'm not here for you. I'm here for ty."
ch, may I know why you are looking for my husband?"
The smile on Gwen's face vanished. 'I'm not looking for your husband. I'm looking for my flanc
Kira crossed her arms. Then I suggest you go see a neurologist, since you appear to have trouble with pour memory. He's not your lancé The engagement's off, remember? Gwen clenched her hard.
Kira sneered.
Gwen was not as difficult to deal with as she imagined.
Gwen took a deep breath
She stepped around Kira. "Jason!" II
Austyn leaned against the bonnet, ignoring her
"Jason!" Gwen's body stiffened
He did not even glance her way.
'Miss Taylor, his name is Austyn, as I'm sure you are well aware!
Gwen refused to give up. "Jason!"
'By the way, he got his memory back
"What?' Gam faltered.
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He didn't tell her that when they met at the restaurant last time.
Was that why he called off the wedding?
Was be going back to Kira?
Gwen fought the tide of rising panic in her heart. "Austyn, can we talk?"
Still, he did not respond.
Kira called out, "Austyn!"
He turned his head. "Are you done?"
He strade up to her 'Shall we go upstairs? It's raining'
"Did you hear Gwen calling your name?
'Why didn't you reply!"
"Why should I? She's relevel! exclusive content.
There was no point battling with Gwen anymore.
shhooked an arm around Austyn's. "Let's go home".
They barely walked two steps before they heard a thad Owen had collapsed to the lo
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