Chapter 666
- Third person's POV
- Before Tabitha could figure out how to respond, Derek seemed to fear causing her too much distress.
- He hastily added, "Ms. Hartley, you really don't need to be too troubled by this matter. I like you, and that's ultimately my own affair. I will, as before, try to make myself as unobtrusive as possible and not interfere too much in your life. However..."