Chapter 24. Developing Feelings

Marcus instantly realized how worried she was! In her feverish state, the concern for her family might be the utmost thing on her mind to realize what she was wearing.

“Cara, you should be in bed. What are you doing here?”

“Please give me your phone, Marcus. I need to call Aunt Maggie and inform her,” said Cara, her wide eyes pleading with him. Marcus walked towards her and in one smooth movement, he picked her up in his arms.

“Shh, Don’t worry. I’ve already called Mrs. Smithfield and informed her. They won’t expect you for the next two days,” he said, his eyes taking in the shocked look on her face.

“Oh, but where did you get her number from?” asked Cara, with relief, as she lay her head on his broad shoulder.

“I called Maria for her number,” he just said, walking towards his bedroom. Something shifted in his heart for the vulnerable young girl in his arms and he did not know what it was. He felt himself warming up towards her, and his heart thumpe