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13. A Tightening Grip

The doorbell's unexpected ring startles Elizabeth, causing her to sit up abruptly and instinctively cover her chest with the duvet. She turns her gaze to Tristan, who remains calm and collected as he reassures her, "Relax."

Her heart pounding, Elizabeth hastily climbs out of bed, her mind racing with worries. "Who is it?" she asks anxiously, her voice filled with apprehension.

"Is it Mr. Bradford?"

In her panicked state, Elizabeth's feet betray her, causing her to trip and fall to the floor. Before she can fully comprehend what has happened, Tristan is ready to reach out to help her up.

However, in a moment of determination, she quickly regains her footing, brushing off his assistance.

"What if Mr. Bradford is back and he sees us together like this?" Elizabeth's face is etched with terror as she scans the room, searching for her scattered clothes.

Her priority is to maintain the appearance of normalcy, to avoid any potential complications that their secret encounter may bring.

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