Chapter 76 A Close Call

"Clack—" The power went out, plunging the entire screening room into darkness. What happened? Voices erupted into chaos. Violet Leach stood up and turned toward the exit. "Must be a technical glitch," Wesley Merritt said, his face dark with annoyance. He had been *this close* to landing in the girl's arms just now. "Oh." Violet pressed her stomach, suddenly feeling the urge—probably drank too much cola. "I'll go to the restroom." "I'll come with you." "No, I—" Before Violet could finish, her foot caught on something slick, and she slipped, crashing straight into the man. "Hnn—" A muffled grunt escaped Wesley's lips. Violet's face flushed instantly. She hadn't expected it to happen like this. "Uh, sorry, I didn't mean to. Are you okay? Nothing... damaged?" Hearing her ask that, Wesley wore a helpless, half-amused expression. The words *"Why don't you check for yourself?"* nearly slipped out. "You're the one trained in medicine. Why don't you give me a checkup?" His deep, velvety voice b