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"Okay," Kieran said.

"Thank you so much," Arabella said.

She was glad she did not miss this opportunity to meet one of her favorite writers because of her recklessness. She had felt insulated by Kieran's words but now she felt embarrassed to look at him.

What did she try to do and why did she do it? She asked herself these questions over and over but could not find an answer. It was obvious that her stubbornness was what drove her to try to jump over the car hood without thinking.

Kieran gave in and drove her to work first but made it clear to her that she had to go to the doctor immediately after Michelle left. The car drove into the parking lot of the office.

"Can we keep it a secret from everyone how I ended up like this? I am too embarrassed to face you I can't add the rest of the office to it" Arabella asked.

"And of course, it is another favor that I plan to repay soon" she added.

"I have nothing to gain in telling everyone how you got into this mess in the first place an