Chapter 126

Chapter 126:

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Her chest tightened with a bitter pang. In this bargain, she wondered, who was gaining—and who was losing?

“Let Gavin drive you, and don’t take too long,” Andrew said, his tone soft but leaving no room for argument.

“It’s close. I can just grab a taxi,” Cathryn replied, brushing him off.

His voice turned stern. “No. After what happened with Jordyn, you’re not going anywhere alone. Take someone with you—always.”

Cathryn knew better than to argue. With a reluctant nod, she let Gavin escort her out. Still, a nagging suspicion twisted in her gut. Andrew’s insistence wasn’t only about safety—it felt more like surveillance. That meant she had to be more discreet.