ed with restrained anger. Beatrice, still caught in the excitement of reuniting with her

band, Ethan," she intr

t about you through mutual friends. Beatrice here used to talk abo

is hands firmly in his pockets. The tension in his ja

ve greeted my wife quite... thoroug

step closer to Ethan, hoping to calm the situation. "Ethan, Hen

y. "Is that so? A friend should know

cleared his throat. "Of course. I didn't mean

by the situation. "Easy now, son. You

ease. "Let's go, Beatrice. We have somewhere to be," he said, his tone brooking no

ile. "I'll catch up with you later,

er shoulder. She caught a glimpse of her father-in-law's smirk as he

or shut, Ethan let out a hard exhale, his

g out to touch his arm, "it was just a

"Do you have any idea how it feels to watch another man's h

as a big deal. Henry is jus

in and touch you however he likes," he s

eep her voice calm. "You're reading too much

ment, he muttered, "I just don't like it, Beatrice. I don't li

y. "I understand, and I'll be more mindful of it

of jealousy remained in his eyes. He nodded, starti

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ughts of Ethan's intense jealousy. She had always known him to be passionate, but this side of

eath the darkening sky. Just then, her phone vibrated on the night

you? the message read, accompan

It's... different, but good, she typed back, he

ly. Different, huh? Spill the

t of Ethan's reaction earlier. She t

or... controlling? Lisa asked, ca

ngs into words. It's just new for me, I guess.

. Just remember, Bee, love shouldn't feel

est. She loved Ethan, but something about his possessive nature felt like a w

ould ease with time. She believed Ethan loved her, and maybe,

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ted building site. The air was thick with the smell of fresh paint and

e. "Glad you two could make it agai

is father a brief nod. Beatrice, however, smiled

ut, Dad?" Ethan asked, his tone more

ensuring no one was listening. "Ah, well, it's a new ventu

yebrow, intrigued. "

igh-stakes venture. Chemicals involved, tho

owed. "Chemicals?

als needed for agriculture. Scotland and Wale

picion. Something in Perry's tone fe

pboard in hand. "Mr. Grath, we need y

with a slight grin. "Duty calls. Make yoursel

his father with a lingering frown. "I wonder wh

ryone has their secrets. We can'

Just... promise me, Bea, if you ever feel uncomfortable wit

rability in his voice. She reached up, brushi

ntle but firm. "Good. You're mine,

e. But as his words lingered in her mind, s