Chapter 17 – Lucy (Ben)
Lucy’s Point of View
We continue to walk in an embarrassing silence, as I pick the flake from my Ice cream and devour it.
Ben was right; the cold from the delicious ice cream really does help to numb my throat, plus it tastes a heck of a lot nicer than the numbing spray the hospital gave me.
“Better?” He asks, looking down at me with a small smile on his gorgeous face.
“Yeah, that works a treat.” I grin back up at him.
We continue to walk down the promenade, enjoying our ice cream when he suddenly turns to me.
“Lucy, tell me to mind my own business, but I know those houses are two bedroomed, where are you sleeping?” he asked his voice filled with concern.
I look down and sigh.
“On the sofa. It is not ideal, but I should be thankful I have at least tha
