mous message arrived. Just

it was fr

I stood outside the building for a long time

he top floor. The

open and ste

tilted on

had always wanted. The walls were covered in a deep, rich color he had called "too dark

the artist. I had pointed out a similar piece to Ethan at A

Creuset cookware in a shade of blue I adored. H

rom all the desires h

what y

bedroom, wearing a silk robe. She walked

ess I should say, you have good taste. I

ty was br

th me for thr

company gala last year? When you were giving that speech?

the kitchen island,

e children. It's so sad. He wants an heir so badly

was a calcu

Not anymore. A man needs a woman who can give him a family

last bit of love in my heart died. It

something cold and

ve

o dismantle him. I was going to take back every

t the smug satisfa

aid, my voice even. "Yo

aving her standing there, surprised by