Chapter 30

Zane said, “There’s a lot going on here, so I plan to stick around a little longer. Pete will take you back if you can’t stand the climate here.” Lianne replied, “I’m fine. I can take it.” “Lianne…” He enunciated her name in a gruff voice. She answered, “Yes?” Zane commented, “Don’t be so stupid if something like this were to happen again.” Lianne was at a loss for words. Her body reflexes reacted before she knew it. It was not like she wanted to throw herself in the face of danger. Sigh. Lianne had been at Zane’s service to the point she put him first before everything. After much silence, Zane said, “Does your husband know that you’re hurt?” Lianne shook her head. “I didn’t tell him.” Zane was confused. “Why not?” Lianne replied, “I don’t want him to be worried about me.” Zane got the drift, but that did not mean he was comfortable about it. He believed he would not be pleased if his wife were to keep quiet about her injury. Though, it was under the premise th