e penthouse, tossing his k

echuan fish from the place downtown. The one you made that time sh

ng for a moment on the vintage wa

first things she

oice soft. "But the traffic will b

ould I... could I have that old leather-bound sket

ably texting Chloe, grunted. "Sketchbook? Fine, w

look up as she

s their

d, usually related

of "his" possessions – an old bo

had belong

ived as her sentimental attachmen

ished these items b

y mending a tear in an old ca

e' d said, a smirk on his face. "You reall

et, enigmatic smile that Eth

ike it,"

nderstand. H

nts of Caleb, pieces of

e, a tangible link to

lmost feel Caleb' s prese

nce, saw only a wife

ometimes whisper, usually when

for Caleb, al

d them, and hi

nease? – would cross Ethan' s face when she made

then at her, a slight

a business demand would aris

self, handing over the piece of Cal

-absorbed to qu

oe' s "emergency" fittings for a dress she nee

taking his eyes off the road. "Peterson. What

e fixed on the p

she said quietly. "Nothin

stressed about this premiere. I do

as always, wer

her facade of q

watched her when he tho

ows at night, his eyes narrowed, a thought

supposed love, her endless tolerance for hi

rehend it, becaus

see the truth was

all feigned sweetness and light, rushed o

lifesaver!" Chloe gushed, t

rst time, Chloe' s eyes, narrowed s

an is so devoted to you, Chloe. Of cours

d across Ethan' s face at her

dn' t p

g an arm around Chloe. "Let

ait in the car. Or go get cof

pression placid.

the boutique, his attention enti

his wallet, no doubt to pay

ed away, melting in

nds to run, her own