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Adelaide turned at the sound and saw a lady in white clothing fallen on her back near a car ahead.
The maid rushed to help but, juggling an umbrella and her efforts, slipped and landed on the lady, who groaned in pain.
The driver approached but, as a man, hesitated to assist directly .
The maid, pinned awkwardly, struggled to stand, only pressing harder on the lady.
Adelaide jogged over, pulled the maid to her feet, and then helped the lady up.
The lady, pale and rain–drenched, clearly didn’t want to be seen like this.
She covered her face and murmured, “Thank you so much.-
“No trouble at all. Are you badly hurt?” Adelaide asked.
“No serious injury…” The lady winced as she moved her foot, a sharp pain shooting through her left ankle.
“Probably a sprain,” Adelaide said.
Adelaide supported her and noticed the maid’s palms were covered in blood. They must have been grazed by the rough sand when she fell.
“My car’s up ahead. I have a first–aid kit and ointment. Why don’t you come with me, and I’ll tend to your wounds.”
The lady hesitated. “Is this too much to ask? I don’t even know who you are…”
“I’m Adelaide,” she said. “We’ve met before.”
The lady was Lynette, the same one who’d tried to help Gloria at the Golden Jewelry Store.
Adelaide had also seen her during a visit to the Hornbeam Pack with her mother.
Hearing “Adelaide,” Lynette lowered her sleeve and looked closely.
“You’re Luna Adelaide! I’m so embarrassed.”
“Lynette, let’s get you to my car. Several vehicles are coming,” Adelaide said.
“Yes, I’m sorry for the trouble,” Lynette replied.
Lynette was well–aware of her status as a she–wolf who had lost her mate. The last thing attract trouble.
ranted was to
If others witnessed her in such a disheveled state, she could only imagine the gossip that might follow.
Paisley also rushed over, and together they helped Lynette to Adelaide’s car.
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Paisley lifted her in, making Lynette blush with embarrassment. “I’m really sorry about this,” she said.
The maid was also helped into the car.
With no attendants like Beata today, the car wasn’t crowded with four people inside.
Paisley recognized Lynette but didn’t mention the jewelry store incident.
Lynette recognized Paisley at once.
That day, Paisley had been standing at the entrance, arms folded, watching the commotion. Her striking face, like a fiery red ruby, was unforgettable once seen.
Recalling the event, Lynette felt awkward. Her neck warmed, and her pheromones rippled with unease. “That day, I did admire that ruby set…”
Paisley smiled. “I did too, but Luna Gloria bought it first.”
Lynette cringed, wishing she could take back her words.
She realized she shouldn’t have brought up that day’s incident, as it might only cause unnecessary trouble.
Paisley and Adelaide exchanged glances, thinking Lynette must rarely attend social events if she still dwelled on that day.
Paisley cleaned the maid’s wounds and applied medicine, her movements crisp and efficient.
Adelaide examined Lynette’s swollen ankle.
“Gently rotate your ankle and tell me if it hurts.”
Lynette did as told, hissing in pain. “It hurts,” she said, her wolf pupils narrowing.
“I hope there’s no fracture,” Adelaide said, applying salve from Doctor Digby.
“This ointment is from Doctor Digby. It numbs well, but because of that, you should still see a doctor.”
“Luna Adelaide, I’m truly grateful and sorry for the inconvenience,” Lynette said softly, her voice trembling.
“No need for such formality,” Adelaide said warmly. “We’re acquaintances. Let’s not be so distant.”
At the word “acquaintances,” Lynette’s eyes welled up.
She turned away, clutching her hands until her knuckles whitened. “There are more people now. Could I wait until there are fewer and then return to my car?”
“Of course. We’re waiting here until Cedric’s class ends,” Adelaide said, rolling down the window to instruct the driver.
Her cedar scent drifted on the evening breeze. “Move the car further away.”
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