Claudia POV
The rest of the day went on rather uneventfully. I was busy with my needlework to fix Aurora's elephant doll that I hugged too tight until I accidentally ripped its big ear last night, and Jane ignored me the entire time. She continued working on her laptop until she packed up at four.
I kept my smile in place as I asked, "Leaving already? I assume it's time for him to get back, huh?"
"Yes, Mr. Gatlin should be here around five," Jane confirmed. She didn't look happy anymore, and her chattering had ceased after I showed how relieved I was to know that Ray wasn't obsessed with me.
I was still confused, but I couldn't care less as I followed her to the front door and said, "You don't have to come again tomorrow, you know? I'll tell him that you're always here watching over me, you can spend your time doing something more productive instead."
