Her head snapped to one side before turning back to him, her glare as sharp as ever.Reid sat on the bed with the bowl of hot soup cradled carefully in both hands. He took another obedient sip, then another, his eyes flickering up to the furious woman standing over him every few seconds.Her arms remained crossed tightly over her chest.She didn't say a word.The silence was somehow more terrifying than the yelling.When he finally emptied the bowl, he lowered it carefully onto his lap.Jacintha stretched out her hand.“I hope you finished every drop.”“Yes, ma'am.”She took the empty bowl from him without another word.“Good.”“Now get some rest. And leave my house first thing tomorrow morning.”Reid let out a quiet breath.“Yes, ma'am.”He eased himself farther onto the bed, pulling the blankets over his shoulders before lying on his side, facing her.The moment his head touched the pillow, another violent shiver ran through him.His teeth clicked together.His breathing came out sl
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