Chapter 235 - Meet JoAnna (4) (1/2)

When they reached in front of her apartment, JoAnna's hands were shaking, and she had difficulty putting the key into the keyhole.

Jeff covered her hand with his.

”Allow me.”, his deep steady voice comforted her, letting her know that he will take care of it.

Jeff did his best not to show how troubled he is to see her in such a state. He took the key from her hand and unlocked the door.

She entered first and he followed, closing the door behind him. He hesitated for a second, thinking if he should lock the door or not, and decided to lock it.

JoAnna entered second room to the right and he followed.

Jeff stopped at the door when he realized that he is facing the bedroom. Did she want him to follow inside, after her? He watched her from the doorstep, as she went straight for the bed and laid down. After few seconds she lifted her head and looked at him.

Jeff was conflicted. Without JoAnna saying anything, how is he supposed to know what she wants?

”Come here”, her voice was hoarse, and he found a relief that she finally spoke.

He walked to the bed and stood next to it. She extended her arm toward him, and when they touched, her fingers wrapped around his, pulling him down for a split second before letting go.

Jeff laid down on the bed, and his body was stiff. What exactly did she want? Millions of options flew through his mind, but he could not be certain of any, not without her saying it... and he didn't dare to move. He didn't want to scare her, she looked fragile like a bubble made out of soap.

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When she entered her apartment, JoAnna could only think of going to sleep. She was exhausted after a night shift, and the incident with Dr. Light drained her completely. She wanted to sleep. Sleep made things better. When she wakes up, everything will be better. She threw herself on the bed, without any strength to shower or change clothes. JoAnna looked at the door and saw Jeff there. 'He must be exhausted as well. He was in Fairfield last night, and if he drove here, he didn't get much sleep.' ”Come here”, her voice came out much hoarser than what she thought it will be. She tried to swallow, but her mouth was dry.

JoAnna looked at Jeff towering above her. She found it amusing that a man like Jeff can be so tense, but she was unable to smile. JoAnna saw him as a handsome, confident, well accomplished man. What reason would he have to be tense?