Chapter 73

After Teresa had some ointment applied to her ankle, she went back to work. That evening, Gary drove her back to the Sutton residence. As Teresa reached for the door handle, Gary was already one step ahead. He got out, opened the door, and held out his hand. "I'll piggyback you." Teresa flushed with embarrassment. "You really don't have to go to all that trouble, Gary. I can manage on my own." Gary shook his head, unconvinced. "We're already at the entrance, so it won't make much of a difference. If you got hurt again because I didn't help, your parents would surely blame me. You wouldn't want them thinking it was my fault, would you?" His teasing tone made Teresa smile despite herself. She knew he meant well. Besides, since he had mentioned her parents, she decided not to argue further. She extended her hand. "Thanks, Gary." He helped her out of the car, then bent down, gesturing for her to climb onto his back. Teresa wouldn't hear of it. She grabbed his hand, her voice low. "