I was honestly surprised. I’d never even thought about how a divorce could affect him he that. So maybe that was what was really holding fated back not feelings for me, but business concerns,

Men were just in logical. I totally missed that.

“So what am I supposed to do? I really can’t stand being with him anymore,” I said, frowning

“So you’re already itching to find a new flame?” Melissa shot me a knowing grin. “Makes sense. Seven years with the same guy–anyone would get it.

“Why not talk to Mr. Holcomb and suggest you two stay married but live your own lives, no strings attached? You’d be single in everything but name.

“Wait? People actually do that?” Earched a brow, kind of loving Melissa’s suggestion.

If I let Jared off the leash, he’d be free to chase after whoever he wanted. Once he fell for some other beauty, he’d probably be the one begging for a

divorce. It would save me the trouble.

“That’s how mest rich folks roll, honestly. It’s just hush–hush. Our law firm sees cases like this all the time. But trust me, playing with fire like that? Thing can blow up fast, and there’s danger everywhere,” Melissa said, totally unfazed.

I really had been living under a rock. Despite experiencing so much, I

like that plan, I’ll keep

Melissa was like seeing a shrink, every bit of gloom just vanished, and all that was left was pure lightness

Her mind ran wild, and her words ran free, with a spirit so bold, I doubted love was games ever leaving

to keep an eye on things, and just thinking about my

relented, it looked like all I had to do was pick a fight with him

for business with three senior execs–one man and two women. One of the women was a longtime employee who worked

showed up

“Mommy, Daddy said you’re going abroad for work tomorrow and might not be back for

“I have to sort through some paperwork tonight, so I’ll probably be up

how I was feeling about Yvonne tonight. Even though he was still a little

got a lot of work to do. Don’t bother her, okay?

clung to me. “Mommy, you’ve been ignoring me lately. Did I do something to upset you? Just tell me what I did wrong, and I’ll

and you

“She doesn’t

someday,” I said, looking at Yvonne, her lips quivering

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