Comeback Of The Adored Heiress
Chapter 90

Frowning, Dane stepped out to investigate and saw Susan and Josie had collided with each other.

Coffee had splashed, scalding Susan’s arm.

“Sorry, I’m really sorry,” Susan said, her voice tinged with pain.

Josie, already on edge from Dane’s earlier rejection, snapped.

“Can’t you watch where you’re going?”

Susan, taken aback by the accusation-it was Josie who had bumped into her, after all-still opted to keep the peace.

“Sorry, I didn’t see you coming…”

“Don’t you see she’s hurt?”

Before more could be said, a warm hand enveloped Susan’s wrist.

Dane’s icy gaze met Josie’s, making her flinch.

Josie was taken aback.

When did Dane come out of the study?

“Dane, I…” Josie began, but Dane ignored her, taking Susan straight to the kitchen to cool her arm under cold water.

As they walked away, Josie clenched her teeth, her eyes shimmering with bitterness.

Susan felt somewhat bewildered as she was ushered into the kitchen.

It was only when the cold water cascaded over her arm that she realized Dane’s intention and quickly said, “I can handle this myself.

Thanks.

”

Dane let go of her arm.

“Don’t let her mistreat you like that next time.

”

“I just didn’t want to be a bother,” Susan responded with a hint of resignation.

“You’re a friend of Madisyn’s.

You will never be a bother,” Dane assured her with a touch of chivalry.

Susan paused, struck by Dane’s sincere gaze.

It was the first time a man had said that to her, all thanks to her connection with Madisyn.

“Thank you,” she said, offering a slight smile.

Dane regarded Susan with a sense of helplessness.

She seemed too meek.

“Susan, I’m really sorry.

” Josie suddenly came over, her eyes teary.

“I put a lot of effort into that coffee, and I ended up taking my frustration out on you.

Are you alright?”

Susan sensed the lack of genuine remorse in Josie’s tone and answered coolly, “I’m fine.

”

“I really am sorry,” Josie persisted, appearing remorseful, then turned to Dane.

“Dane, I was just overwhelmed.

”