Chapter 13: Heiress of Reinhart

Jane's eyes widened at the sight of her things scattered, and she quickly bent down to pick them up. She stooped to gather them, and almost immediately, Ricardo slid gracefully to her side to assist.

"It seems fate isn't quite done with us today," he remarked with an amused smile. 

Once her things were back in her trunk, Jane tried to close it, but with the handle broken, she tried to carry it, when Ricardo took it from her with ease. 

"Allow me to do it. It would be a shame for you to carry it when I am here. Por favor," Ricardo moved the trunk away from her when she tried to reach for it. "Hm?" he caught her staring at him. 

"Thank you for helping, Gracias," Jane expressed her gratitude, a bit embarrassed at the inconvenience. "I'm usually better prepared, Mr. Wood."