Chapter 66

"I've made up my mind." I looked at Frederick and said, "Ever since that day by the pool—when I accidentally fell in and he chose to save Alicia instead of me—I knew exactly what I needed to do…" I hadn't even finished my sentence when he cut me off. "So, now you've figured it out. You should be looking for a man who wouldn't hesitate to save you?" "No," I shook my head. "I realized I needed to learn how to swim. "If someone saves me, great. But if no one does, I have to know how to save myself." Frederick clearly hadn't expected that answer. He paused, then fell silent for a long time before finally saying, "Alright. Go home for now. I'll think it over and reach out when I've made a decision." I nodded and stood to leave. As I was about to leave, he called out again, teasing, "Just don't get yourself locked up at home again when I call. That'd be a real waste of my precious time." I turned back and met his eyes. "Don't worry. This time, even if I have to jump off the balcony,