Chapter 48 Restroom Buddies

• Mr. Patterson gulped and wiped away the fat beads of sweat from his forehead as he registered the skeptical look on Ethan’s face. Does he not believe me? “Young Master Ethan, I would not be so bold as to lie to you and I’ve told you all that I know. Candace might not be from a lineal descendant of the Morris Family, but she is Old Mrs. Morris’ favorite grandchild.”
• Candace Morris? Ethan registered the name with mild interest and he turned to look at Thea questioningly. “Did you not tell her that I was the one who saved you that night?”
• Thea bristled under his piercing gaze and she had a strong inkling that Candace was as good as dead. “I’ve never been the sort to back down under pressure; the more she wants to know, the more I intend to keep it a secret from her.”