Giovanni wasn't ready to call it a night. "Natalie, I hardly ever get to visit Ridgeway."
Natalie held her shoulder, barely keeping her patience. "I still have an injury. If I walk too much, the wound will reopen."
Giovanni immediately let go, looking guilty. "I'm so sorry, Natalie. I completely forgot."
She curved her lips slightly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. There was a distant politeness in her voice. "It's fine. Don't worry about it."
She had long since gotten used to being overlooked. Other than Ryan, no one had ever treated her like she mattered more than themselves.
Ignoring Giovanni's protests, she shoved him into a cab, paid the fare, and told the driver to take him to his hotel. Only then did she hail another cab and head back to Carter Estate.
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