"Gregory!" Before Anathea could even struggle, Gregory had already laid her down on the hospital bed. He dimmed the lights to a soft yellow, creating a perfect setting for sleep."Get some rest," he said, pulling the blanket over her.Anathea frowned, wary as she looked at him."Don't worry. I won't do anything. I'm just here to keep you company."Anathea said nothing. She was still recovering from her miscarriage. If he had any other ideas, he would be worse than a beast.Yet his gaze, soft and gentle, showed no hint of ulterior motives. It made her feel like she might have misjudged him.Still, his reputation wasn't much better than a scoundrel's in her eyes.Not wanting to engage, Anathea lay down. She needed solid rest to face tomorrow.Gregory carefully tucked in the blanket, then sat on the nearby couch. Under the warm glow of the desk lamp, he quietly flipped through some documents.True to his word, he stayed by her side without crossing any boundaries. He even turned
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