Kasie was surprised.

Ivan let her go and reassured her with a smile, “Don’t worry. Nothing will happen.” He scratched his head.

“Maybe I could work during the night while you rest.” Ivan pointed at his computer on the desk beside the bed.

“It’s okay. I think I’ll sleep in my bed. Thanks. Good night.”

Ivan could see the vulnerability and helplessness under her brave disguise. It hurt him. He gave her hand a comforting squeeze and said gently, “Don’t be a hero. Stay here. Trust me.”

“But Debbie…“ “…will be mad,” she wanted to say. No matter what,

Debbie was married to Ivan. Kasie thought she’d be miffed if she spent the night in his room.

Ivan got it.

mind. She loves Carlos,

So, go to sleep.”

their marriage puzzled

L A ‘s L I B R A

are you two married, anyway? You don’t love each other, so what’s up with

Ivan smiled.

now. It’s not

trust him, and

bed, she watched Ivan working at his computer, the glow of the screen illuminating his face.

to bed

Ivan rubbed his forehead.

good. Go back to sleep. I’ll

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