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Chapter 25 Nothing to Hide
Hasel shot down the offer right away, but George didn’t seem to care. He grabbed a dry hair cap nearby. “Think of it as a thank you for looking after Lee and making me pasta ratlier”
no big deal, especially since 1 took those pricey clothes from you,” Hazel said, turning
g him down again.
“Oh, that reminds me, I just got a refund notice from the store, George said, raising an eyebrow. “It’s kinda rude to have another guy buy you clothes, but hey, I’m a businessman. I dont say no to free stuff.”
Hatel was taken aback. She didn’t expect someone as straight–laced as George to be so… pragmatic.
Without missing a beat, George picked up the dry hair cap and started gathering her long hair. . His fingers moved through her hair, and the room went quiet. except for their slightly heavy breathing.
George seemed pretty skilled at handling hair.
Hazel’s mind drifted. Ge
George is a pro at this kind of stuff, but why couldn’t he keep Leo’s mom around?”
They stayed silem.
All done.” George said, going back to his seat.
Thanks,” Hazel replied.
I pick up Leo at 8 AM tomorrow, George added.
“Got it,” Hazel said
She walked him to the door
With the question burning in her mind, she finally asked, “Mr. York
“Yeah? Grope responded.
“Are you from the famous Yerk family in Phoenix City?” Hazel asked, even though she already knew the answe
George had never mentioned his family, just his name..
“Yep. George confirmed. “Didn’t think you’d figure it out. When did you?”
“Just now,” Hazel admitted. “It wasn’t hard. You’re a single dad, super generous, bought Leo a $1 million suit, and…”
George waited for her to finish, lips pressed together.
You’re way more handsome than the rumors,” Hazel finished.
“Ms. Astor, in that a compliment?” George grinned.
Hazel was just stating the obvious
“It’s not really a secret, George said, shrugging. He didn’t care about that stuff.
Meeting Hazel was about getting to know her, not spilling his life story.
He was okay with admitting it now because the 8th was Nash’s 70th birthday.
en if he didn’t say anything it would come out then
didatter af Hazel knew early
There were some musunderstandings before. Someone said I was a firelighter. I was worried that once you knew the truth, you wouldnt want to go to the
me in the Bih,” George said, Ending the whole thing ironic.
knew he was talking about Fak. And George truly did I like him.
Don’t listen to prelevant prople. Erik’s always been arogant,” Hazel said.
- Leo tonight,” George said.
-the first time in years, there was some
her bed. It liet strange.
sleeping face, she felt a warmth in het beart.
- ra. Hazel made twis simple breakfasts, fried egg boast with
know what kind of life Lee had before, but he eager stuffed the fried eggitta his mouth. It’s delicious”
male Hazel smile.
nabed breakfast, they opened the dose to find a standing there “kter, M. George York has an important client to meet today and can’t
he asked me to take Mr Leo York, back.”
soolt: Harel asked, puzlet
back to the country and might not be used group liber Mr. George fork said to let him get familiar with everything here first
um to attend the best private elementary school ned semester Zaid explant
Hamel was best asking exsually, not trying to prv. “These are Mr. Leo York’s things. Zaid handed over a bag with the sUIL
case them his car and tried to push it to Hapel is door.
Whose luppror is this” Hindi) askel, confised.
wege York said to weed withe of M. Lev York’s lagenet evec, so it would be more convenient for him to stay next
some of My Lee Yorks and dem Zaid explained. Please help Mr. Leo York organize his things.
of trouble” Hizel läuched, but Zaid didn’t seem to hear
orge York, asked me to prepare a pair of slippers Should I put them in the shoe cabinet or outside”
was speechless. Since when did Ge
way, then pulled the mincase into the bouse, changed Leos clothes, and helped him organize his lug:
ake Mr. Leo York back now to avoid delaying your work.” Zuid said, ready to take Le back.
Tagged at Razel chand, looking reluctant.
and back with and Well see each other again tomammanel said, feeling a hit reluctant herself, especially seeing his face, which was so
had promised to attend Nasha 70th birthday tomorro
Hearing this, Line happily turned and let
the office, her anotant Kander handed her gold–embosed invitation “Ms. Astor, tomorrow in Nash 70th birthday at the
York and your invited to the birthday banquet
otation and glanced at her name, which max handwritten.
condens
George i handensing could be so beautiful, the door suddenly opened, and Banca stood at the entrance. “Hasel, dish you call
