Madeline squeezed her eyes shut, bracing herself.
"Mr. Crane, have some self-respect!"
The intimacy she expected never came.
Instead, she felt gauze being pressed gently against her face, and medical tape smoothed tight along her cheek.
She opened her eyes in surprise and met his deep gaze.
"I don't make a habit of coveting other men's fiancées."
Gabriel stepped back and straightened his sleeves.
"It's nothing. No need to thank me."
The words had barely left his mouth when the door swung open.
"Maddie!"
Charlotte walked in carrying food and stopped short at the sight of a stranger. "Who are you?"
Madeline's heart clenched, and she pressed her lips together.
Gabriel's expression didn't change. He glanced at Charlotte and gave a small nod. "Excuse me. I have the wrong room. Could
