Chapter 279

“I think he’s already reached a hard decision,” laughed the blonde. “I keep telling Gwen he’s always like that when he’s around me, but she insists he’s like that when he’s around any woman. Tell me, is that true?”

“Nadiya!” groaned Steve. “It’s great to see you, but these ladies don’t know your sense of humor. They might think you’re serious.”

“And you think I’m not?” asked Nadiya as she ran her hand along Steve’s cheek. “I was so worried when I heard that you had been shot again. You have to be more careful. It breaks my heart when you are hurt in any way.”

Sybil’s phone chirped and she quickly answered it. “Hello, Gwen. She’s here right now. Do you want us to shoot her? Okay, I’ll just give the phone to her.”

Sybil handed her phone to Nadiya. “Hello, Gwen. I was just making certain that Steve was recovering properly. They sent you a picture just now? I wasn’t trying to smother him, except maybe in love. I’m so glad that he’s doing well, but what were you t