Burn Me Once Burn With Me (Ruby Grayson) novel Chapter 9

"What should we do, Mr. Veyne? Maybe I should get out and help her," the driver said quietly, a hint of sympathy in his voice.

He was a father himself and scenes like this always tugged at his heart.

Before Cassian could answer, Gennifer's lips curled in distaste. "You're Cassian's driver. Isn't it humiliating for him if you start sweeping the streets? Just drive around her."

The driver hesitated. "Well… why don't we wait a couple more minutes, Mr. Veyne? She'll be done soon." Anyone could see the problem: the street was so narrow, if they drove past now, the tires would send a wave of dirty water straight onto the woman.

It had rained all night. The puddles were filthy—and in weather this cold, anyone would get sick.

Especially a woman out here with a child.

"She has no one to blame but the weather. We're not being cruel—it's just bad luck that she's sweeping this street today," Gennifer muttered.

Then she caught sight of Cassian's silent, stony profile and, nerves prickling, quickly changed her tune. "Cassian, it's not that I don't feel sorry for her, it's just—"

Her excuse was cut short by the man's icy voice.

"She's just a street cleaner. Drive on."

He gave Gennifer's hand a gentle pat, his tone suddenly soft. "I know—you're worried about being late for the meeting." But when he turned back to the driver, his voice was cold as steel. "What, did you not hear me?"

The driver flinched, jaw clenched, and pressed down on the gas.

The car surged forward. Water exploded into the air, spraying up from the tires, most of it spattering the woman squarely as only a few stray drops fell harmlessly back to the pavement.

She froze, shivering violently, arms instinctively wrapped around her chest.

She didn't even have the strength to pick up the broom she'd dropped.

The car sped away.

In the rearview mirror, Gennifer shot a satisfied glance back, pride shimmering in her eyes.

Serves her right, she thought smugly. Who does this filthy woman think she is, blocking the way for Cassian and me?

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