Chapter 23

Miles waited patiently until Margaret cried herself out before gently helping her to her feet. "Margie, do you feel better now?" He looked at her reddened eyes and couldn't help but reach out to wipe away her tears. Deep down, Miles was shaken. He had assumed this entire time that Margaret and Scarlett were just jealous of each other over a man. The first time he asked her about it, Margaret had said she was doing it for herself. He hadn't taken it seriously. He thought it was just her way of phrasing it. But now, he finally understood just how much pain she was in when she said those words. He also realized why every time she clashed with Scarlett, she was so protective of her legs. This was the deadly feud she had once spoken of. It was no wonder she was so terrified. A strong, indescribable urge to protect her surged within him. He never wanted to see the crying woman in his arms get hurt ever again. When Margaret nodded in response, Miles grinned. "To celebrate your r