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Chapter 23

Author: Tina Peach
"What, just because I helped you once yesterday, you're trying to cling to me now?"

Rachel pursed her lips. She really couldn't argue with that—her current behavior did look exactly like she was clinging to Tyler. Still, she should probably say something to clear this up.

"Last night was unexpected, but this photo... even if I didn't need anything from you, I still planned to return it. I'm sure it's important to you."

Rachel remembered her mom mentioning once that Tyler had a tough past, which made it hard for him to trust anyone. Some wounds from the past took a lifetime to heal.

Rachel gently placed the photo on the desk, then turned around to leave, only to stop when Tyler said, "This project means a lot to you, doesn't it? You're just going to walk away now?"

She shrugged and smiled bitterly. "I know you don't respond to threats, Mr. Hunt. I've done everything I can for this project."

She pulled open the office door and walked out, her fingers clenched tight, heart pounding
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