Chapter 179


    Dawson knew what was up.n was heartbroken, in and simple. He immediately offered some


    words offort, “Don’t fret, sir. Healing takes time, just like a deep cut. Plus, Altomey ra’s


    wound is pretty deep. It won’t heal overnight. You gotta have a little more patience.”


    Watching her being looked after by someone else was drivingn up the wall.n wanted to rush


    over, pull ra into his arms, and keep her from any other guy’s orbit.


    But what was he to her, really?


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    Ian finally faced the music: not having abel on their rtionship was a real hassle. He didn’t even


    have a legit reason to protect her.


    He was the ex–boyfriend who had never shown her the light of day and had hurt her countless


    times, while Anders had been the one pining for her and looking out for her for seven years. No


    matter how you sliced it, Anders had the upper hand.


    Thinking about it made his heart ache more than the physical wound he was nursing.


    After patching himself up, he returned to his seat. ra was pale, leaning back in her chair.n


    reached out and gently massaged her head, his voiceced with concern, “How about some water


    to take the edge off?”


    ra shook her head, “I just had some. Just a bit dizzy. It’ll pass.”


    After what felt like an eternity, the ne finally touched down.


    ra had caught some Z’s and was feeling a lot better. When she opened her eyes and went to


    stretch, she realized her hand had made a jailbreak. Not only had it crossed the border, it was


    clutchingn’s shin for dear life.


    She knew it was her doing. Ever since a near–drowning incident seven years ago, she always clung


    to something in her sleep. She had grabbedn’s clothes before, yanked his hair, and once even


    clung to his…. well, you know, all night long.


    Knowing she was in the wrong, ra slowly let go, hoping to sneak away beforen woke up, but


    as soon as she moved,n, eyes still closed, grabbed her hand, his voice husky with sleep. “ra,


    sleep a little longer.”


    It was his favorite thing to say upon waking up, which momentarily transported ra back to the


    past. Her heart squeezed tight. She quickly withdrew her hand and sat up straight.


    His sudden move and loud voice drew curious nces from all around.


    Anders watched their synchronized motions, his heart bitter with the realization. He knew ra


    hadn’t epted his advances becausen still held a piece of her heart. She couldn’t forgetn,


    much like Anders couldn’t forget her.


    Anders forced a bittersweet smile, a silent chuckle escaping his lips.


    Once they disembarked,n grabbed ra’s arm, “ra, ride with me. That scare on the ne was


    no joke. Let me take you to see a therapist.”


    The concern in protect her.


    his eyes


    was genuine. For a moment, ra was touched. After the tumultuous flight, she saw thatn was


    truly trying to