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.

smile. "How many? If you tell me, all of this could 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.

open and sneered, "Well,

in her throat. The

glared at the waiter, "Didn't you say

His

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

said, "Looks like we'll

room. Meanwhile, Nina stood there,

wife. But wasn't she his

Don't you know it's

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

clothes, still

the dress myself. It's Valentine's Day, after all.

get it," Nina said, realizing

just a ruse to bring her

glanced back at

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