Chapter 134


    “Not at all.” Dawson shook his head immediately. His girlfriend’s punches were nothing more than


    yful love taps. He wasn’t liken, who was always courting disaster.


    Dawson thought to himself, ‘Mr. Hayes, have you no shame? You and Attorney ra are on the


    outs. She won’t even give you the time of day, and here you are, still iming it’s true love?‘


    But as a savvy subordinate, Dawson quickly replied with a grin, “Of course, my rtionship doesn’t


    hold a candle to the fiery saga between you and Attorney ra. All


    ton–again, off–again passion–that’s real love. My situation is just too nd byparison.”


    “No sarcasm, Mr. Hayes. I’m just stating the cold, hard facts.”


    As they were bantering, a tall figure appeared at the doorway.


    Ryker strolled in, decked out in casual wear topped with a baseball cap. He leaned against the


    doorframe with an easy grin. “Ms. ra dumped you ages ago, and you’re still clinging to her,n. I


    never knew you were so shameless.”


    n, watch your mouth. Don’t make mee over there and teach you a lesson.”


    From childhood to adulthood, Ryker had always been the one to take the fall. Even with years of


    military experience, he couldn’t bestn.


    Amidst their squabble, ra returned with medicine in hand. She handed the meds to Dawson,


    briefly exined the dosage and instructions, and then added, “Make sure he doesn’t get it wet


    when you change the dressing. I’ve got to head back to the firm.”


    Suddenly,n called out to her, “Dawson’s all thumbs. He’ll botch the job. Come over tonight and


    change my dressing.”


    ra refused without a second thought, “If you’re not happy with his work,e to the hospital.”


    “ra, you think you can just hit me and walk away?”n stood up, grabbing her wrist. He wouldn’t


    miss this chance to be close to ra.


    ra’s cold gaze fell upon him. “Why did I hit you, Mr. Hayes? Have you forgotten? It was self–


    defense at best. Even the bestwyer couldn’t sue me for that.”


    A sharp pain piercedn’s heart. He lowered his voice, “ra, I just want you to change. my


    dressing. Otherwise, I’ll have to ask Casey.”


    “Tan, can’t we keep our issues between us and not involve others?”


    Without responding, ra turned and left.


    Ryker shotn a rude gesture before catching up to ra. He was all bravado moments ago but


    instantly softened around ra. “Ms. ra, I got you breakfast–your favorite from that spot you


    love.”


    Dawson looked puzzled. “Mr. Hayes, aren’t you worried about ruining your image? Especially since


    right now you’re-”


    <pn’s deep eyes shimmered with a hint of defiance. “What’s the big deal about getting hit by your


    woman? It’s not the end of the world.”