The night in Birkham gleamed with brilliance, especially on Valentine's Day. Businesses pulled out all the stops to attract customers, as if trying to claim the entire holiday for themselves.

Nina stood outside a themed hotel, hesitating before going in. She peered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, searching for the man Zoe had described. He would have a blue rose pinned to his chest. Every table was occupied by couples, but she couldn't spot anyone matching that description.

She thought about calling Zoe to check if the man had already left. Just then, she caught sight of a familiar figure. Nash was rounding a corner and heading into a private room on the second floor.

On Valentine's Day, and he didn't come home?

What was he doing here?

A flood of suspicions surged through Nina's mind, all pointing to one possibility.

Nash had someone else.

Anger boiling, she stormed into the hotel and headed straight for the private rooms upstairs.

"Miss, may I ask how many are in your party?" the waiter asked, blocking her path.

be yours." She handed the waiter a generous stack of cash, making his eyes light up with a grin as he held up two fingers. Of course. On Valentine's Day,

kicked the door open and sneered, "Well, Mr. York, enjoying yourself?

her words caught in her throat.

back, she glared at the waiter, "Didn't you

York said two. His

dismissed the waiter, then turned to close the door, only to

a wry smile, he said, "Looks like we'll need a

another room. Meanwhile, Nina stood there, confused.

wife. But

know

a smile. "This outfit really suits you. I don't think anyone

her clothes, still puzzled. "What is

dress myself. It's Valentine's Day, after all. There had to be some

it," Nina said, realizing the

ruse to bring her here,

anything rash. She glanced back at the

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