Chapter 235

Timothy didn't mind the place being small. In fact, once he stepped inside, his restless heart finally began to settle.

He let go of Jessica's wrist and made himself comfortable on an old wooden armchair in the living room, acting entirely at home.

He looked up at Jessica, his gaze dark and unreadable.

"Come sit down. We need to talk."

Timothy made no effort to act like a guest; he was as at home here as anywhere.

Jessica raised her hand in a dismissive gesture. "Unless we're talking about the divorce, there's nothing left for us to discuss."

Timothy's brief calm was instantly shattered by her words.

"Do you realize how annoying it is for a woman to keep threatening divorce? It gets old, you know."

"Then get it over with," Jessica shot back, her patience thinner than his. "I'm even more tired of it than you."

This marriage was a disaster. He could afford to waste a lifetime, but she couldn't.

toward the inevitable. She didn't have time to drag this out any

and get back in touch with Mr. Smith, land that

was running out of time. There were still so many things

was unraveling quickly, anger

voice level. "We

slender fingers danced in the air, her anger barely contained. "How many times have

were graceful, delicate as they

hands, remembering how they felt against his skin -how long had it been since they'd touched each other with

took hold before he could

man and a woman should always be mutual-that's how

didn't want things to get

of its edge. "Not even a single

points with calm precision.

allowed to force the wife to perform marital duties. Rule five: The husband must not publicly acknowledge the

"You remember every detail, don't

to follow it to the letter. As

away, refusing to

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