Fear was making her paranoid, but she couldnt shake off the feeling that the man from last night hadnt left town. Nor had he forgotten about her.
She reached the car, opened the door and climbed in, fumbling in a panic to get the door locked. The moment she did, she realized she hadnt looked in the backseat. Her gaze shot to the rearview mirror. She swiveled around. The backseat was empty.
Hot tears burned down her cheeks. She began to shake uncontrollably.
At the sound of a vehicle approaching, she brushed at her tears and tried to pull herself together. She was trying to put the key into the ignition, when the tap on her side window made her jump.
Her head swung around and she found herself looking up at Hayes Cardwell. She cursed herself. He would see that shed been crying. She felt a wave of embarrassment and anger at herself.
Are you all right? Hayes mouthed.
She lowered the window a few inches. I
I know. Thats why I came back. Theres something I need to tell you.
If its about the restaurant space
The police called me and asked me again if I would mind if they told you that I was the man who found you last night at the grocery store.
She felt her eyes widen in alarm. You The brown eyes. A flicker of memory. Youre safe now.
I cant imagine what youre going through, thats all I wanted to say. I was worried about you. But I didnt want you thinking...
She nodded, unable to speak around the lump in her throat. Hed seen her reaction to him. It was the reason hed decided to tell her. He didnt want her thinking he was the one whod hurt her. Her eyes burned again with tears.
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