LaylaMy foot caught against a hose beside the flower bed, and I stumbled forward. The potted plant beside me came crashing down with a clatter.“Ouch!” I hissed as I landed on my hands and knees.I blinked back the tears as I got to my feet and inspected my knee. The cut was shallow, but it was already beginning to sting. I dusted my hands and knees, then adjusted my tote bag before stepping inside.The burn in my knee made me limp slightly as I searched for Gideon. He wasn't in his study, his room, or the hallway.Then I noticed light spilling through the glass doors and saw Gideon on the terrace. He leaned slightly over the railing, wearing charcoal lounge pants and a fitted black T-shirt.I stepped into the cool night air of the terrace and wrapped my arms around his waist from behind. He went stiff for a moment but continued with his phone call.“I'll call you later.” He ended the call, straightened up, and turned around, forcing me to loosen my arms before he accidentally elbowe
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