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.

his eyes light up with a grin as he held up two fingers. Of course. On Valentine's

and sneered, "Well, Mr. York, enjoying yourself?

her throat. The room held only Nash, sitting

at the waiter, "Didn't you

two. His wife hasn't

the waiter, then turned

"Looks like we'll need a

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

wife. But wasn't

know it's Valentine's

her hands, looking her up and down with a smile. "This outfit really suits you. I don't think anyone else could pull it off as well

down at her clothes, still

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

it," Nina said,

was just a ruse to bring her here,

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

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