Chapter 144

"Ah… ask him to wait a minute, please! I was just changing clothes!" Benjamin answered. Then, he looked at Louisa, who had her eyes wide open.

"I need to hide!" She said under her breath, looking at the closet.

"Yes. Go there. Stay there. I don't believe he will look into it." Benjamin said and kissed her lips, lightly. "I won't let him drag you out, don't worry, Lou. I'll protect you."

Louisa smiled at Benjamin. The fire inside her body was still burning for him. But she didn't have time for that. Getting up and adjusting her dress, she went to the closet and entered. When she was well hidden, Benjamin cleared his throat and went to the door.

"Your Grace!" He greeted Michael, who had a sullen face. "What a surprise! Please, enter!"