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“Uncle, I’ll explain” Annabelle sent Grayson a warning look “There’s no need to drag Grayson into this”

“It appears he’s already a part of it He at least knohat happened, which is estured for Grayson to spill the details

Grayson sed hard “It really isn’t that big of a deal”

“If it involvesdeal”

Grayson glanced down at the small plate filled with sweets He suddenly lost his appetite He launched into the details of his firstwith Annabelle He tried to downplay the events, realizing howworried about her And Grayson knehat happened when a high-profile person didn’t heed safety protocols

When Grayson finished reciting the events as best as he could recall theoing to speak with the police

“Uncle, I have everything under control”

The man sent her a pointed look “It doesn’t sound like it You don’t have your purse and you don’t knohat’s going to happen to that thief” He shook his head as he accepted the phone that had already been dialed for hi to when you can’t even walk down the street without being accosted?”

“Uncle, it was nothing I don’t knoho is worse You, or my father?”

“We just want you to be safe” The king pressed the phone to his ear and began talking

Grayson found the whole dyna They were coh they were in opposition Annabelle was noticeably seething under all of the fuss, but she restrained her emotions And her uncle looked worried These two obviously loved each other deeply

The king didn’t say etting a blow-by-blow explanation of the chain of events Grayson glanced at Annabelle, who looked miserable He was sorry that he’d opened hiswould have been informed After all, Annabelle was his niece

“There That’s resolved,” the king said as he disconnected the call “You and Grayson are to go to the police station toive his states, they should be able to give you your wallet but the rest is evidence”

“I know,” Annabelle said

The king’s eyes widened “What do you mean, you know?”