Chapter 24

As Martha closed her eyes bracing herself for a fall, ready to meet the coldness and harshness of the floor that was sure to bring pain, she was rather met with a strong arm that brought such warmth. Definitely what she wasn’t expecting. Who would take their time and be so kind to catch her she thought? Preparing to see whose arms those were, she opened her eyes slowly and she was met with deep enchanting eyes of Philip. She was grateful to see his miserable face for once, but she didn’t show such gratitude on her face as she wouldn’t want to see him excited. Suddenly they were brought back to reality by an all so familiar voice belonging to Lady Winston. Philip gently put her to the floor with him still looking at her. Lady Winston screeched and said "you silly girl be careful. Are you trying to injure my son or what? Phillip you should have let her fall, it’s better than getting her dirty and filthy body on you. I wouldn’t want anything to happen to you just because you’re trying t