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Evening Tea and Reporters

Zoey's POV

"I'm sure he would call if there was a problem."

I jump back a bit in the newly renovated booth before I look over at Mrs. Danvers.

What's even the point of looking at my phone when my battery died a few minutes ago? Classic Zoey, forgetting to put her phone on charge.

"I'm sorry. I'm just a bit jumpy today." I laugh nervously before gulping down nearly half of the warm tea.

"It's understandable." She pats my left hand which was placed on the table. Her thin lips stretch in a kind smile before she drinks from her own cup. "Don't worry, nothing will happen to you. I'll personally make sure of it."

"Thank you, but I can't let you do that. I mean, Xavier and the police are already on it. I just don't want to bother anyone else."

"Nonsense. It's not a bother. You're a part of the family now Zoey. Your problems are ours."

The corner of my lips quirk up at her kind statement. "Thank you."

"No problem dear." She offers me a bittersweet smile as she glances around th
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