Bella's POV D'Mathew and the leech were talking, so I felt free to look at him. Angela was right, he was a handsome young man if he could get rid of that evil smile. I then felt a surge of relief to see that his health had improved rapidly. They talked for a while, and the old man patted him on his shoulder, turned, and walked towards me. Despite my supposed husband's foul mood, I smiled as he said. "Your husband does well. He told me he would leave tonight, and I told him that if he did, he would leave you to the tender mercy of lawless rouges. He is now considering things." He paused, giving me a significant look and spreading his arms towards me, "Since I have done my job, will you kindly pay me?" "Yes, please come with me," I pulled the man away from D'Mathew's presence and asked, "Do you think he will listen to you?" "Don't worry, lass. He's not a stupid man." I counted half of D'Mathew's savings out and gave it to the leech, and he, in response, gave me a small salute and
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