Continued from chapter 17.
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“I’m not interested in you like that. I’ll help you, but I’m not being someone’s surrogate.” Theo's voice was stern and his stance was almost defensive.
“Someone’s surrogate?” Mary was confused, but then she took another step toward him. This time he only straightened. His chest expanded, his shoulders squared. Now she was sure that his entire demeanor indicated defensiveness.
'Interesting.' She smirked.
“Your husband hurt you, yes?” He stated.
She gave a single nod.
“So that messed you up… obviously.” He flicked his hand toward her and moved his gaze down and back up her body.
'Defensive.' She couldn't help but smile inwardly to see the psychotic serial killer get flustered in front of her like that. He was definitely defensive.
“You probably see me
