Chapter 12

Madison

Alexander stood beside my desk, looking unfairly composed, while I probably resembled a startled cat.

“Your mother’s medical bills.” He placed a business card on my desk. “Send them to this email address. I’ll have my team transfer her to Hallmark Hospital.”

“Oh.” I blinked at the card, my brain struggling to shift gears from ‘almost sex’ to ‘serious conversation.’ “That’s... thank you. Really. I mean, Hallmark Hospital is—”

“The best in the city.” He cut off my rambling with that amused smirk. “I know.”

I picked up the card, my fingers brushing against his. The brief contact sent electricity shooting up my arm. “I’ll send these over right away.”

“Good.” His eyes darkened as they swept over me, lingering on my still-flushed cheeks.

I glanced at my watch, desperate for a distraction from his intense gaze. 7:47 PM. How had it gotten so late?

“I should probably head home.” My voice came out shakier than intended. “It’s gett