Thea's face flushed with embarrassment as she hastily brought her hand to her lips to wipe away the cream. "Okay?" she asked Ryder, her voice laced with mortification.
He extended his hand, and Thea's eyes widened in surprise.
Without a word, Ryder gently wiped the remaining cream from her lips.His caress awakened a fluttering in her stomach.
Her heart paused for a moment as their eyes clashed, the silence between them vibrant.
Ryder's smile softened, and he whispered, "You had a little something on your lips."
Her face grew even hotter, but she couldn't help the smile that spread across her face.
Her skin glowed with increased warmth, as a smile involuntarily lit up her face.
Elizabeth's eyes shone with pleasure as she witnessed the exchange between them. A warm smile spread across her face, reflecting her pleasure at the scene unfolding before her.
"Madam, the young master really cares about her." Mrs. Jane whispered to her.
