CHAPTER 36

Darcy climbed the stairs feeling a little uncertain and found Lizzy packing. It broke his heart to imagine her away from him, even for a day.

'Already packed?' He asked by their bedroom door, crossing his arms high on his chest.

'Yes. Just a few things.' Lizzy said, almost done packing, even before Darcy came up. She had been stalling for the past few minutes, waiting and trying to figure out how she would explain herself to him.

Darcy kept silent, studying her from afar.

Lizzy was in a worried silence for a moment more. 'Will, I'm sorry. Really. It was just to kill time.' She bit her lip. 'Don't give me that look, say something.'

He came closer, taking deliberate slow steps towards her. 'So you were curious about my assets.' It was a statement, not a question.

'Will…' Lizzy was in full panic now. 'You know I don't give a fig about your money…'

'I thought you knew all about my assets by now.' Darcy was facing her, looking her down from his full height.

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