With teary eyes, Anika continued, “I know you love her, but... I don't want to complicate things or wreck your marriage. I just want to spend tonight with you.” Leonel found it hard to believe.

But when a guy was down, having someone compliant was always appealing. He didn't feel for Anika but he appreciated her docility.

Eventually, he said casually, “Alright, how about you whip up some coffee and give me a shoulder rub?” Anika felt a pang of disappointment at his response but then she figured at least he was sticking around for the night.

In other words, she still had a shot.

Late into the night, too tired to head back to the hotel, Leonel crashed on the sofa.

The next morning, work called, and he dashed out, leaving his coat behind.

On his way to the office, he checked

last night, right? But there was nada

less about what went down between him and

phone for a moment, and then

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over a file. Her phone buzzed -it was Melissa,

the call, Alexis figured Melissa likely wanted to

bitter smile to

disdain for him, Alexis felt they should have a heart-to-

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