Ben had said he would come tonight, and he would keep his word.

Finally, a knock echoed from outside her door.

Jamie hesitated.

She had locked the door. Maybe if she stayed in bed and pretended to be asleep, she could avoid this ordeal tonight. She would deal with the consequences of facing him tomorrow.

But then her phone buzzed loudly, jarring in the quiet room.

The knocking grew louder.

She picked up her phone, and there was a message from Ben. "I know you're not asleep. Either come over here and open the door, or I'll keep knocking until I wake up Winnie. Let's have her come in and watch the show."

of person would force her sister to witness

to the door, tears streaming down her face. "Stop

be asleep just a moment ago?" Ben taunted, taking his time. Standing in the doorway, he reached out and grasped her neck, his tone low and mocking. "How about

her down the hall to the bedroom door next to Winnie's and

on the other

here, please," Jamie begged, her voice breaking as she lowered her last line of

her

you said at the engagement dinner, I'll do as you asked." "And what exactly did I say?" he sneered, feigning ignorance, even though they both knew perfectly well. "Say it clearly," he pressed. "After all this time apart, do you really think I'd be as understanding

her throat, and she bit her lip, her face

content to stand there, savoring

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