Chapter 58 Narrow Alley

• The unexpected arrival of Lydia took Chadwick completely by surprise. Before he had a chance to gather his thoughts, he felt the warm pressure of an arm wrapping around his.
• Kathleen, marking her territory, had snugly intertwined her arm with Chadwick's, casting a bold, challenging look toward Lydia as if to assert her presence.
• Chadwick, caught in the middle of this silent battle for dominance, could only muster an uncomfortable chuckle, his expression a mix of bemusement and resignation.