CHAPTER 296

Pres and Valerie exchanged a glance, wondering if it could be Gael arriving—or perhaps Declan returning out of concern?

The door opened, but instead of Gael or Declan, a waitress entered. She approached Valerie respectfully, holding out a small paper bag.

“Ms. Harding, this ointment is for you.”

Ointment?

Valerie accepted the bag and peeked inside, finding an ointment specifically for treating scr