Chapter 12 I mumbled an awkward thank you , avolding his gaze .
Miles rested his hand lightly on the steering wheel .
His pal wrist , adorned with an Audemars Piguet watch , looked like a piece of art refined , understated , and undoubtedly expensive .
Suddenly , he glanced over at me .
Flustered , I quickly averted my eyes , caught staring , and lowered my head .
Um … Woo … No , I mean … Miles , where am I going now ? Confusion clouded my voice .
1 forgot where Dolly lives .
Miles sighed softly .
Have you really forgotten everythin I nodded sheepishly .
The doctor said Ive got intermittentonnesia .
Theyre not sure when or if PII remember everything .
He frowned , concern etched into his features .
That serious ? Does Julian know ? I laughed bitterly and shook my head .
He doesnt believe me .
He thinks Im lying .
Miles seemed visibly annoyed by my response , his gaze lingering on me longer than I expected .
After a moment , he shifted gears .
Do you have WhatsApp ? Caught off guard , I blinked in confusion .
What ? Then it hit me that he wanted to add me to his contact .
Fumbling for my phone , I apologized hastily .
Im sorry , Miles .
I shouldve thought of this sooner .
My brains been all over the place .

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At a red light , he casually retrieved his phone .
His fingers moved deftly across the screen before he scanned my WhatsApp code .
I quickly added him back , then glanced at his profile picture a monochromatic abstract image .
It was minimalist and enigmatic , much like him .
Let me transfer the medical expenses- I started , but Miles interrupted me by reaching out .
His fingers brushed against mine , sending a faint spark through my skin .
My cheeks flamed red .
He chuckled softly .
Dont be silly .
Let me get you settled first , and well sort everything out later .
The rest of the drive passed in silence , though his steady presence was oddly comforting Miles didnt seem like a man of many words , and I wasnt sure what to say , so the silence lingered .
He casually pressed a button , and soft piano music filled the car .
The soothing melody unraveled the tension in my body , and for the first time all day , I felt myself relax .
Before I knew it , I had dozed off , leaning against the car window .
The sleep was deep and peaceful as if I were cradled in the warmth of an infants bassinet .
The car came to a stop , and I stirred , blinking groggily .
* Awake ? The faint scent of cedar surrounded me as Miles leaned over to unbuckle my seatbelt .
+25 BONUS Chapter 12 His closeness brought the woody aroma even stronger , and instinctively , I shifted back , suddenly self conscious .
He chuckled softly , pointing to the corner of my mouth .
Wpe that .
Confused , I brushed my hand across my mouth .
The realizon hit a second later , and I wanted to crawl under the seat Id drooled in my sleep .
Panicked , I scrubbed my mouth with my sleeve , fumbling for words .
I uh mustve been out like a log .
Like a total pig ! Miles shook his head , a light smile playing on his lips .
Dot say that about yourself .
Even if you were a pig , youd be the cutest one of the bunch .
That did it .
I tried to hold back but burst into laughter , tears pricking my eyes from the force of it .
When I finally managed to calm down , he was watching me with an innocent expression , his own lips curving in an easy smile .
Catching my breath , I looked at him , sincerity in my voice .
Miles , thank you .
I honestly dont know what I wouldve done today without you .
Instead of acknowledging my thanks , he said something that caught me off guard .
You should laugh more often -it suits you .
My heart gave an unexpected lurch .