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Fuck.
He pivoted, keeping one eye on her and grabbed tissues off the desk.
“Here.” He did his best to gentle his tone. “Now, talk to me.”
She blotted her face and took a few short breaths, struggling to get her breathing under control. Her cheek was red, and she was squinting with one eye.
“I don’t have a lot of money, that’s it. That’s all it is. I’m sorry.” She gestured to a silver necklace she was wearing with a small, nail sized heart pendant. “Harper gave this to me and I just… I wanted to get him something in return. It’s wrong. I know. I’m sorry. Please, don’t tell Dad?”
Daar crossed his arms over his chest.
Fuck again.
Cassim was idiotic enough to not share his wealth with his daughter. That was exactly the sort of thing he’d do without truly understanding the value she added to the family. Not to mention all the work she was doing without pay.
But was that all this was? And why was he a tiny bit impressed with her?
It took nerve to try to steal like this, especially from him. Though she didn’t know his other side. He’s always gone out of his way to be a kind uncle to her.
She continued to wipe at her face and glance at him.
He’d royally screwed this up.
Daar scrubbed a hand over his face. Honestly, he was more than a little relieved. Robin was always so perfect it was suspicious. To find that she was also human was a relief. Poor thing had probably never stooped so low.
“Hello? Anyone home?” Harper’s voice rang out through the house.
Robin sucked in a little breath and whipped her head around.
Daar’s gut said that she was innocent and all of this was a poorly managed misunderstanding. Still, with the plates he was juggling he couldn’t be too careful.
Before he could make up his mind, Harper appeared in the doorway. His shirt was plastered to him and soaking with sweat.
“Hey, Daar. Oh, here’s Robin,” Harper said cheerfully.
Robin’s gaze remained on Daar except for two quick glances at her boyfriend.
“What’s everyone up to today?” Harper asked.
“Cassim and Saaina are at the main pool,” Daar said, careful to keep his voice neutral.
“Oh yeah?” Harper glanced from Daar to Robin. Harper had to see her red cheek, but he didn’t react. “I was hoping to steal Robin away for a bit. Think you guys would mind?”
Daar opened his mouth, but his phone rang from under the pillow. The sound sent an electric jolt through him.
Had Peter’s contact gotten the laptop? Was this mess over?
“Go on,” he said. “And Robin?”
She froze with her hands braced on the bed ready to push up and stared at him.
He offered her a smile. “Some things should remain between family, okay?”
She nodded once.
He moved past her, shoving his hand under the pillow to pull out his phone.
Peter.
