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, it had to be two people. Who else would book a hotel

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

rest of her words caught in her throat. The room held only

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

His wife hasn't arrived

from here," Nash dismissed the waiter, then turned to close

a wry smile, he said, "Looks like

Meanwhile, Nina stood there, confused. Nash seemed unbothered by

But

know it's Valentine's Day?" Nina

really suits you. I don't think anyone else could

at her clothes,

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

it," Nina said, realizing the

just a ruse to bring her

hadn't done anything rash. She glanced back at the damaged door, feeling a little

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