Chapter 17

"So, this is you not being filthy, Gavin?" Cassandra lifted her hand to slap him again, but he caught her wrist. "Hey, chill. Just let me explain, okay?" Gavin said softly, trying to calm her down. Cassandra pulled her hand back, still watching him warily. "Go on." "It's like this." Gavin let out a long breath. "I was supposed to run from an engagement. I even had my exit planned. I just didn't expect to run into you halfway through. I stopped to save you, and I missed my chance." Cassandra's brows drew together. She remembered what she had heard right before she blacked out. He really had been running. He was also the one who brought her to the hospital and arranged the best care for her. "You want me to act as your girlfriend so you can get out of this engagement?" she asked. "Exactly!" Gavin snapped his fingers and pressed his palms together. "Cassandra, help me out." Cassandra hesitated. Then, she met his earnest look and finally nodded. "One month. I pay back what I owe y