Too Pretty to Be Your Backup novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39

He sat in the car, letting out a helpless, bitter laugh. It honestly felt like he’d dug his own grave, and now he was stupid enough to fall right in.

She’d blocked his number.

She ignored his texts.

She never answered his calls–video or otherwise.

Fine. Whatever.

She was really pissed this time.

He rubbed at his aching temples, weariness and frustration clouding his expression. He hated feeling out of control like this.

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Right after Amanda hung up on Cindy, another call came through.

It’s Dr. King.

She answered.

“Ms. Tully, today’s your scar treatment. When are you coming in?”

Amanda checked the time. She didn’t really have plans.

“I’ll head over now.”

“Perfect. I’ll be waiting.”

She reached behind her, touching the spot on her back she could never quite reach. Her mind drifted back to a year ago, to the day she’d taken that knife for Travis. She’d almost died. Spent a week in the ICU before anyone dared say she’d make it. The only thing that had kept her going was this stubborn, desperate need to see Travis again. Even after she woke up, she was stuck in the hospital for three months before she could even walk.

Of course, a wound like that left scars.

Lucky for her, Travis had connections, money, and a way of making things happen. He found the best specialists to treat her. At first, she went every two weeks, then every week. Now, the scar on her back was barely there. Just a few more treatments, and it’d be like nothing ever happened.

And really, what girl didn’t want to feel beautiful?

She hopped in a cab and headed to the clinic.

But the moment she arrived, she spotted a familiar Maybach parked right out front. Leaning against it was Travis, looking as sharp and untouchable as ever. Amanda’s lips twitched in something that wasn’t quite a smile.

Wasn’t he supposed to be taking Leila to the hospital? Why was he here?

As soon as he saw her, Travis walked over–his tall frame somehow making her feel smaller, softer,

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just by standing next to her. Amanda instinctively took two steps back, trying to put some space between them.

Travis didn’t let her. He reached out without hesitation, pulling her right against his chest. That familiar musk wrapped around her, stealing her breath.

“I’m coming with you,” he said.

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