Chapter 45

Tina stood up awkwardly from the ground. She passed by John and thanked him in a low whisper.

“Thank you.”

Drenched from head to toe, she looked just like a helpless kitten. John’s heart went out to her almost instantly.

“Wait,” he reached out his arm and blocked her path.

Tina could feel something heavy on her shoulders. She looked up, and noticed that John was covering her wet body with his suit. It was still warm.

“Your clothes are all wet. Let’s head to the resting lounge. I’ll have my assistant bring you new ones.”

Tina felt warm inside. When they first met this morning, Mr. Carter offered her his napkin. He was such a gentleman!

However, Tina refused his gesture.

“It’s alright, Mr. Carter. I can take care of myself. Besides, I’m not your employee, so you don’t have to look out for me.”

John replied, “I’m actually doing this for myself. You remind me of someone I love.”

For some reason, the woman in front of him kept reminding him of his long-lost sister, Coco Carter.

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