Chapter 133

Anthony sat by Charmine’s bedside, staring at her as he said, “Whatever Eric can do, I can do as well. If there’s a next time, you should consider me.” His low voice carried a sense of overbearingness. Charmine’s shoulders were held by him and they sat quite close together. The only thing she could smell was his strong, musky scent. For some strange reason, her heart started to beat faster, jumping uncomfortably within her chest. She shrugged his hands away and said, “If I’m ever in a TV series and need the human equivalent of a leech, I’ll surely consider you then.” Anthony was speechless. It took a moment before he smiled faintly and said, “If you were the female lead in the TV series, I don’t need to get paid. Consider it a friends and family discount.” This silenced Charmine. She thought inwardly, ‘When he decides to go for it, he’s absolutely shameless.’ “What are you here for? I was planning on calling it an early night,” Charmine told him. “I’m here to bring you dinner,”