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Chapter 31
“Wake up,” Jack checked for a pulse, and with a sigh of relief, he got a damp cloth holding it to her forehead. She opened her eyes, holding her head, “what has happened?” she narrowed her eyes.
Jack lifted her from the ground, "Will you be okay?"
"I think I will."
“Maybe I should drive you home.”
“I will be fine, Jack.”
“You can sleep on the sofa.”
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure it is raining outside."
“Thanks, Jack, thats sweet of you.”
"Can I get you anything to eat?"
"I am fine, thanks."
"Are you sure?"
"I am sure, thank you.”
Claire stared into Jack's eyes and smiled, “are you always this sweet?” Jack blushed.
“It depends on who I am with.”
Claire lay down on the sofa as Jack switched off the light. Claire turned and looked at him, “ Jack would you mind sitting in the other armchair?”
“Sure, but why, though?”
“I just feel safer with you around
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