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Rebecca pushed against his chest, but Jeffrey’s skilled caresses left her boneless within moments.

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His broad palm slid to her waist, the satin skin making him linger, yet he noticed she’d grown noticeably

thinner.

“Haven’t you been eating properly?” Jeffrey halted, his obsidian gaze pinning her.

Rebecca seized the moment to shove him away. “Not your concern.”

Her cheeks burned scarlet, whether from fury or arousal remained unclear.

Her red lips, glistening with dampness, looked irresistibly alluring under the light.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Rebecca instinctively stepped backward as he advanced, her back hitting the wall within two paces.

Jeffrey braced one arm beside her, his tall frame bending slightly as thin lips parted. His deep, attractive voice washed over her. “Stop looking at me like you’re the injured party here.”

Rebecca glared, thinking, ‘Am I not the injured party?‘

“You mean to say you didn’t enjoy any of that?” Jeffrey closed the distance, his clean, comforting scent enveloping her again.

“Not at all,” Rebecca lied through clenched teeth.

Jeffrey knew her too well. Every sensitive spot lay bare. In her emotional upheaval, his unexpected tenderness had momentarily breached her defenses.

She knew this was wrong. Yet shattered as she was, maintaining basic rationality felt beyond her grasp.

“Is that so?” Jeffrey’s voice dropped to a coaxing murmur, his free hand settling at her waist. “Then you won’t mind if I verify that?”

Rebecca hadn’t anticipated such shamelessness.

you feeling guilty?”

her hand to

her wrist and drawled, “Does this

“You’re shameless!” Rebecca snapped.

lack

After a tense pause, she shook her restrained arm and muttered,

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maintained his grip, which was gentle

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Rebecca enunciated sharply, “Do you

to my wife is

mockery. “When did I become your wife? Wasn’t I

Jeffrey was confused.

“You said it yourself–those not loved are the

retorted confidently, “Did I ever say I don’t

now, Jeffrey had said many hurtful things and

another person into your lives,” she countered, realizing she’d stumbled into his verbal trap. “The day you brought Andrea into our home marked

me.”

he stated plainly, “I don’t love

our lives? Why vow to care for her for the rest of

think between us,” Jeffrey said, unwilling to explain his perceived obligations.

excuses

matter anymore,” Rebecca replied coldly, defenses rising. “All I need to know is

was indeed the case. He couldn’t argue

up.” Rebecca glanced at the time, locking eyes with him again.

really hasn’t changed.” Jeffrey

and presence before her

turned toward the bedroom just as Samuel opened the door, the fully dressed toddler padding out

composed herself to ruffle his hair. “Go brush your teeth. Daddy brought

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comments about Samuel inheriting his temper. Yet this level

he silently joined them at the breakfast table,

“I don’t want to go

Rebecca asked softly, “Why?”