Chapter 420

“She is right here,” I said. “And yes, I have been working hard.”

Gideon’s mouth curved. “I hear the children are responding well.”

“They are,” I said.

“Must be a relief.” He grabbed a glass of champagne and sipped it. “Getting your hands on the right ingredients made all the difference, I imagine.” 1

Sebastian glanced at me.

I smiled at Gideon with all of my teeth at once. “If you’ll excuse us.”

I took Gideon by the elbow, steered him sideways, and kept moving until we were around the corner of the room near a set of floor-length curtains where the noise from the band would make it hard to be overheard.

I let go of his arm. “Stop it.”

“Stop what?” he asked.

“You know what.”

his head. “You’re going to have

you

It is a party, after

the bridge of my nose and shut my

say anything to anyone, if that’s what you’re worried about.” He lifted one shoulder. “It’s our little secret. I have no interest in telling your so-called husband about what

“He is my husband.”

He glanced down, and his finger came up and traced slowly along my collarbone, just above the neckline of the gown.

My jaw tightened,

continued, thumb coming up to touch my chin, “I’m

up fast and stopped

and smiled. “Go ahead,” he said, tilting his face a

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  1. I probably deserve it, right?”

hand and growled in my chest. “Go enjoy the party,” I

am enjoying the party.” He leaned against the wall, kicking one ankle over the other. “How can I not, when you’re

nearby window. Indeed, my reflection stared back at me-cheeks so red it looked like I was about

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