“Zoey,” his voice carried a hint of surprise as he quickly approached.

“What are you doing here? Have you had one too many? Lettake you home.”

Zoey's mind was sluggish in responding, but she recognized the voice clearly - it was Murray.

She frowned, pushing him away. But her efforts were feeble, barely a nudge against Murray's frame, almost seeming coquettish in

her resistance.

Murray immediately shed his own jacket, draping it over her shoulders, “Where's your coat? It's freezing out here, and you're

dressed so light.”

Back when he and Zoey were an item, all he thought was how dull she was, always working herself to the bone for money.

They'd been together for seven years, and her mantra had been about saving up to buy their own place.

Murray used to think she was ludicrous. Who would want to buy property in pricey Greenfield by their own means? Most women

dreamed of marrying a Greenfield guy - housing and cars sorted in one swoop.

Whenever he chdrunk, she'd have a hangover cure ready - soup or whatever comfort food she could whip up, no matter

the tof night.

Now, with Evelyn as his wife, no matter how late he rolled in, not only was there no soup, but there'd also be a tongue-lashing for

waking her up.

thriving in business, and

good he'd

“Zoey, are you cold?”

with his breath, “There's a hotel just around the corner. Lethelp you

won't lay a finger on

stood up straight, pushing him away

buttons on the jacket he'd placed on

“Have we really becstrangers?”

laugh, though her

as he thought about the

special? His sister's been bad-mouthing you

true. I was the one who made the move,” Zoey said coldly, removing the jacket he'd

back.

you know. I was drowning in hundreds

back the loans. I had

a sting in his heart. That house was

couldn't stand it. If only he could keep her as a mistress. He was

was worthy of him. And

softened, now that he lacked for nothing, “Zoey, think about what I

month?”

gentle, coaxing as he tucked a stray lock of hair behind

have to work those public gigs anymore. I'll take care of you. And once you have our child,

What do

else, Zoey suddenly felt sober. She looked

she remembered.

her life on such a

Fitch stood nearby with a bottle of water, watching the two engage in

standoff by the column.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255