He looks mad.
He practically hauled me out of the room.
Once the bathroom door clicked shut, Lucas exploded.
“Ashlyn! Explain! Explain yourself now!”
Sister? Madeline Saunders?
Lucas could not hold it together any longer.
Ashlyn regarded him quietly. His inky gaze was clouded over by storm clouds of hostility.
“Lucas, you never asked me about my relationship with Ms. Saunders. You also never asked me if I was her. How is this my fault?”
Ashlyn leaned back against the wall, her enchanting countenance shining with tranquil composure.
His arm held the back of her neck and his voice lowered to a dangerously menacing tone, “Are you blaming me? Are you blaming me for not paying attention to you? Or for not understanding you?”
my intention at all, Lucas. Why would I need you
from me, Ashlyn?”
her neck gripped it tighter. “Don’t make me
I make you guess? You’re the one who likes playing games. You’re also the one who sought out Ms. Saunders and begged to
is waiting for
were suddenly
had come out looking for her when she
the bathroom, she heard
well what sounds
bewildered by
have
him fairly well. But I’ve never
But isn’t Lucas married?
Could Ashlyn be…
Mrs. Field was dumbfounded.
lit. Ashlyn was pressed against the wall,
“Just how many people do you have in your heart? First Jared, then the twins, and now Mrs. Field. They all know you better than
was driving him
I’m only a man.
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