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She stared out of theas they zooray in the pounding rain “I really want to kill soht now,” she said

“I’ll help you bury the body,” Harvard said darkly, leading her to think he had some very real experience in that area

With her hand tucked in his, she kept her eyes on the road in front of them and tried not to think about where their journey would end Or what she’d have to face when she got there

Chapter Twenty-One

As they approached the door to her father’s hospital room, Harvard asked, “Do you want me to come in with you or wait out here?”

His question camatic, without even a hint of pity Thank Gucci “I honestly don’t care,” she said “Do what you want”

He put a hand on her arentle but firm “Rachel,” was all he said, but his tone made it clear he expected a different answer

“Fine,” she huffed “I want you to coh a throat that was rapidly closing to keep them inside

“Was that so hard?” He let go of her arm

“You have no idea,” she muttered

“Would it make it easier if I promised to tell everyone I forced myself into the room with you?”

She gave that some serious consideration “Yes It would”

“Okay then,” he said, while s a smile

“I don’t want anyone to think I’ve gone soft or becolared at him “Because I haven’t”

“Understood” Harvard reached out to brush her hair behind her shoulder “I’m your backup in case you need it I’m not a crutch”