Chapter 172

His gaze swept over me before he took off his coat and draped it over my shoulders. "It’s colder by the lake. What, are you aiming to catch a cold for fun?" His coat was a bit oversized and carried that familiar pear-blossom scent he always wore. It warmed me up instantly, seeping right into my bones. "Aren’t you cold?" I looked up at him, worried. He pinched my nose gently and smiled. "There’s more clothes in the car. Come on." Then he reached out and held my hand as we walked towards the car. His hand was warm. I was a little dazed by everything, just watching his tall figure beside me. For a moment, it almost felt like we were just headed out on a night drive, not about to walk into something that could very well turn into a murder scene. The heater in the car was blasting, keeping it toasty inside. Still, Henry popped open the trunk, pulled out a suitcase, and took out an extra jacket to keep on standby. That’s when it hit me—he had driven all the way from City S overnight. He prob