Before Delilah could even open her mouth, Flora beside her burst out, her voice dripping with indignation.
"His brain's scrambled, and he still can't help taking liberties with my sister! Deep down, he's nothing but a shallow, no-good flirt!"
Simon's brows furrowed as he protested, "Miss Flora, don't spout nonsense."
Flora shot him an icy glare and was about to fire back, but Delilah raised a hand to stop her.
"Forget it. He's out of his mind right now. He really does need someone to look after him."
With those words, she'd basically agreed to stay and care for Gavin.
And that care stretched on for a solid two weeks.
By day, Delilah kept Gavin company, easing his restlessness and making sure he stuck to his therapy sessions. By night, she stood watch at his bedside, ready to stop hi
