What woman could ever accept her husband investing in a film just for his mistress?

Jessica refused to answer. Even one more word with him, she thought, would probably shave a month off her life.

She lifted her hand weakly. "I'm tired. I need to get some rest."

It was as clear a dismissal as any.

Timothy glanced at his watch. It was late, and he didn't press her for an immediate answer.

Mr. Smith wasn't leaving right away he could give her some time to think it over.

"Alright. Get some sleep," he said, his tone surprisingly gentle. "We'll head back to Riverside City early tomorrow. By the way, where's the bathroom? I need a shower."

Jessica's eyes widened in disbelief.

Was he seriously asking where the bathroom was?

Did he plan to stay here tonight?

fingers, impatient. "I meant you

brows knit together.

Her answer was

warning, scooped her into his arms, holding her tight, his gaze smoldering. "Heartless little thing. I just drove over two

Jessica nearly lost it.

Silverthread Eatery, he'd been the one to toss her out

an eye, it was as if their last fight never

women always say the opposite of what they mean-no hard

irretrievable. Instead of letting it go to waste, he'd

man loses face by conceding to

In his arms, if he refused to let go, she'd never be able

making a gesture. "I'll set up a

if he was determined to

her compromise, Timothy finally set her

and led

were only two spare rooms in the house. The one she used had belonged to her mother. The other was her grandmother's. It wouldn't be right for

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