Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Ivan closed the door and carefully locked it behind him. Since she wasn’t asleep, he turned on the lights.

“Can’t sleep? Or won’t? You don’t need to wait up for me.”

Debbie moved to the other side of the bed and pointed to another pillow and quilt.

“There’s a spot.”

“No, it’s almost dawn. I can just sleep on the couch.” Ivan had drunk a little wine and was feeling heavy and tired. He carried the quilt and pillow over to the couch.

Debbie didn’t stop him. The couch was certainly big enough for Ivan.

Comfy, to boot. Watching him disappear into the bathroom, she Lay on the bed again.

later, he came out, switching off the overhead light. Then he spread the quilt as evenly as he could on the couch, fluffed the pillow,

started a

we…” she

was asleep already. Surprised, he

N G E L A ‘s L I B R

she asked, “When will we… How

she was getting at. Last time, Carlos had blatantly asked her to get a divorce in front of everyone. He thought for a while and said, “Um…maybe wait a bit. Can you?” If his parents found out the marriage wasn’t real, that

fiancee…’ A woman’s face popped up in

That’s settled,” Debbie

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