Chapter 174

Chapter 174:

Duran chuckled softly, his gaze kind. “Don’t be nervous. Take your time. You need it, and I need time to prepare myself too.”

With a final smile, he stepped back, released her, and slid into the car.

Hadley stood frozen for a moment, her mind racing. “Take care,” she said softly, her voice almost a whisper.

Her heart still raced, but she tried to remind herself to be grateful.

Lennon hadn’t lied to her. Duran really was one of the better patrons.

Hadley let out a soft chuckle, forcing the bitterness down into her chest.