Chapter 84

Jessica forced a small, helpless smile.

He'd made things difficult for her in the study tonight, but she knew he wasn't exactly faring much better himself.

Seven years together had taught her everything she needed to know about him.

Normally, when Timothy got into one of those moods, he'd never let her off easy. He'd keep her up all night if he could.

But not this time.

Jessica couldn't help thinking of Sheila.

He had Sheila now.

Whatever he couldn't get from Jessica, Sheila was there to give.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes these past few days, Jessica would never have imagined a man like Timothy-so disciplined, so polished-could fall into such a forbidden affair.

To break through the walls of convention and morality for love... How much must they care for each other?

Especially Timothy.

If he loved, he gave everything.

Maybe that's why he married her in the first place.

She was disabled, so different from someone in his position.

he was willing to marry her made everyone whisper that

think it was all her fault- never suspect

too voiceless,

had a stable marriage, and no one would ever guess there was a

let her thoughts wander just a little more, every cell

off the

low hum of a

engine cut out.

Jessica frowned slightly.

sounded like Timothy's

he

minutes passed, and then she heard the front door

familiar footsteps echoed through the hall,

heart fluttered, nerves

Timothy

door creaked

of the lamp switch

her

"Jessica..."

low, right beside her, whispering her

She didn't answer.

before gently nipping at the soft skin just behind

Her body shivered involuntarily.

know you're awake. Open

head to look

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