#Chapter 181: Piper Why Were You In That Tree?

Joyce regarded me with a cool expression. His gaze trailed over me with disinterest. I felt suddenly exposed in my thin nightgown and robe. I wrapped my arms around myself. “Joyce? You were the one who wanted to see me?” I asked in disbelief. He nodded curtly. “I wanted to see if you were reckless enough to follow that note out onto a balcony, even knowing all the safety measures we have in place right now.” “Oh…” I lowered my head, ashamed and embarrassed. “My brothers are fond of you,” he said. “That gives me enough reason to be concerned for you too.” “I see…” I thought back on my actions since receiving that note. My overwhelming desire to see Nicholas had tainted my own self-preservation. I’d even sneaked away from the guards who were supposed to protect me. Thank God it was only Joyce out here and not someone who actually meant to do me harm or I would have walked straight into a trap. The note had even been typed rather than handwritten. I should have known better. Even