An Innocent Request

Before Kael could finish, Maeve interrupted him. "Mr. Thorne, don't push your luck. I'm helping you because I like you. Do you really have to say these hurtful things? If I get upset, I might just change my mind."

Kael fell silent instantly. Maeve nodded with satisfaction. "That's more like it. Liking you is my business, and whether you like me or not doesn't matter to me, right?"

Kael was momenta