Chapter 19. Guilt-Stricken

Unable to control himself, he asked Kathy to summon Brooklyn to his study room. He needed to talk to her immediately.

Brooklyn took a shower and changed into an old pink top, pairing it with the black skirt that was the uniform for servers at The Chicago Lunchbox. She was ready to go to work. She knew she had to repay the money her brother had taken.

Nikolas might have saved her, as she was his responsibility, but that didn’t mean that she could take him for granted. She would be brave and work till she had repaid him with everything. Then she would be free!

As she brushed her hair, she noted the faint color on her cheeks, the brightness in her eyes. She didn’t look malnourished and tired at all. In fact, she had been astonished when she woke up in the morning feeling rested and warm.

Last night, she had the most amazing sleep of her life. Strangely, she dreamt of a man, comforting her with his loving touch, pulling her into the sanctity of his arms. His warm