The other bodyguard had taken personal leave, leaving Duncan with only one bodyguard today. Liberty was concerned that a single bodyguard would have trouble getting Duncan into the car.

The bodyguard did not refuse.

He and Liberty helped Duncan into the car. Once Duncan was inside, Liberty considerately secured his seat belt while the bodyguard fit the wheelchair into the trunk.

Duncan kept his eyes on Liberty as she buckled him up. Since the pair was in such close proximity, he nearly gave in to his urge to hold her tight. In the end, he managed to stop himself.

Liberty was becoming more like a family to him. His one-time reckless behavior might cost him all he had worked for.

“Mr. Lewis, you don’t have to take us home. The journey isn’t far.”

Duncan looked deeply into her eyes. “I can’t rest until I see you and Sonny safely inside the house.”

It was difficult for Duncan to let the mother and son out of his sight, let alone a ten-minute driving journey.

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