Page 36 of Broken Daddy
“Hayes?” Jerry asked, making her jump.
Heck. How had she forgotten that he was there?
Idiot.
“He’s one of the guys that ran after that asshole,” Mac said. “He’s new here. We think he’s a bodyguard for the Steins.”
Jerry’s gaze narrowed but he didn’t say anything. She got the idea that he already knew something about Hayes. Jerry took a seat across from her. She attempted to quell her shaking. It never paid to show weakness.
“Let’s get on with this, shall we?” Jerry said briskly.
Devi winced. No doubt he had something else he’d rather be doing. He’d probably been at home with that lovely family of his. He was dressed in a pair of jeans and a flannel shirt.
“Sorry you g-got called out,” she said.
Shit. This stutter was killing her.
“It’s my job.”
Right. He didn’t want to come and help her. It was just his job.
“Jerry,” Mac said in a low voice. “She’s been attacked. Traumatized. You could be a bit nicer.”
Jerry shot Mac a look. “How about you give us some space? Maybe go and make her a hot drink.”
Mac turned to look at Devi. She knew that he’d stay if she asked him to. But there was no point in him being in here when he had a bar to run.
She’d already caused enough disruption.
Devi just hoped she still had a job after all of this. Mac looked reluctant as he left. And she wanted to call him back. She didn’t want to be alone in here with Jerry and his thick disapproval.
“Right. Tell me what happened.”
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Devi took a deep breath and attempted to talk without stuttering. Unfortunately, she wasn’t very successful. She had to pause several times, wishing she had a glass of water.
“So you thought it was a smart idea to go outside, on your own, after you’d just had a run-in with these guys?” Jerry asked incredulously.
Great.
Just what she needed. Someone to point out what an idiot she’d been. As if she hadn’t known.
His walkie-talkie made a noise and he stepped out for a moment. She stared down at her hands. They were still shaking.
Shit.
Get yourself together, Devi.
Things could be worse.
But she still didn’t know if Hayes was all right. What if he’d caught that guy? Killed him?
No. He wouldn’t do that.
Would he?
Jerry walked back in and gave her a look. What? Did he really expect a reply?
