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 his phone, half-expecting

night, right? But there was

Alexis couldn't care less about what

his phone for a moment, and then chuckled

Sterling

over a file. Her phone

Melissa likely wanted to dish

a bitter smile

now! Despite her disdain for him, Alexis felt they should have a heart-to- heart. Maybe now, with another woman in the picture,

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