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“Yes” She sed hard Then sh her eyes shimmered with unshed tears “Exactly That’s all”

Lex’s heart constricted; conversely, relief washed over him Jax had just done what he could not He’d freed her Expressed their appreciation and affection without taking it to the next level—to the level it was really at—by revealing their true feelings for her

So that Lily would be able to leave this house and fulfill her dreams

Chapter Eleven

Lily and Greta were sipping wine at Bristol’s in River Cross, not far from Bayfront They’d had a couple of hours to slip away, and Lily had suggested the venue She needed so it

She said, “I still have a few days left inif you’ll release me, since you’ve already found a permanent replacement”

Greta’s head snapped back “Lily I thought you liked the mansion

“I do Of course I do But what’s the point of sticking around? I’ll lose soave me”

“But I have to train the new person and it would be infinitely helpful to still have you around when I do”

“Greta Come on He’s been a butler for over twenty years I’”

The older woman scowled “That’s not the point, and you know it”

“Yes Butthe truth is, I’ve served ave Lex and Jax what they wanted Or needed The wholeAnd in turn, I learned quite a bit about myself Was inspired as well, in fact By them”

“Lily, I was rather hoping you ether”

This took her aback “What on earth would make y

ou think that? You’vesomeone to fill the position”