Chapter 333

For a long moment neither of us said anything. ‘It’s getting late. I need to go into the studio tomorrow,’ I said flatly. Ashton frowned. ‘You’re not well enough.’ ‘I’m fine,’ I insisted. ‘The studio’s reputation isn’t great at the moment. Landing a new client is rare, and I don’t want to lose this one. The fever’s gone. A proper night’s sleep is all I need, and I’ll be fit for work in the morning. It’ll be fine.’ I slid under the duvet and turned my back to him. It was a long moment before Ashton finally said, ‘Alright.’ The next day, I turned down Ashton’s offer to drive me and went to work on my own. When lunchtime came, I had no appetite, but Priya dragged me out anyway. ‘You need to eat to keep your strength up,’ she insisted. ‘You’re still recovering. You need proper nourishment.’ We’d just reached the front door when I saw Rhys waiting outside. Remembering the last time Rhys had caused a scene, Priya immediately eyed him with suspicion. ‘Let’s have lunch,’ Rhys got straight to t