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I shrug “I slept well, and I’ like a queen”

“That’s not what Iin here, where it matters?” He pats his chest

Unable to lie to his face, I look away “Good”

“M pot “Alex left you English books in the library The cable isn’t connected, but there are DVDs” He looks over his shoulder again and winks “All the seasons of Downton Abbey in case you’re in the mood”

I utter a wry laugh “Alex disconnected the cable? What does he think I’ to do? Send Morse code via the cable connection?”

Tima’s smile is so wide his whole face looks like a piece of creased paper “You’re certainly clever enough”

“Ha Technology and I aren’t friends”

“If there’s anything you want, you only have to say the word Alex will send for it”

“That’s good to know,” I say with a bite toet outside

“I’ve known Mr Volkov for some years now” Tima puts the spoon on a saucer, turns to face me, and crosses his arms “I’ve never seen him as invested in anyone as he is in you”

I raise a brow “Is that supposed to make me feel better?”

Leaning against the stove, he says with a sincere expression, “He obviously cares about what happens to you”

I consider that Tima is kind, but I don’t know hi to discuss s with Alex’s staff

Another setting cold I’ me company in the kitchen”