Chapter 239

What woman could ever accept her husband investing in a film just for his mistress?

Jessica refused to answer. Even one more word with him, she thought, would probably shave a month off her life.

She lifted her hand weakly. "I'm tired. I need to get some rest."

It was as clear a dismissal as any.

Timothy glanced at his watch. It was late, and he didn't press her for an immediate answer.

Mr. Smith wasn't leaving right away he could give her some time to think it over.

"Alright. Get some sleep," he said, his tone surprisingly gentle. "We'll head back to Riverside City early tomorrow. By the way, where's the bathroom? I need a shower."

Jessica's eyes widened in disbelief.

Was he seriously asking where the bathroom was?

Did he plan to stay here tonight?

waved her fingers, impatient. "I meant you should

brows knit together. "You're

Her answer was

holding her tight, his gaze smoldering. "Heartless little thing. I just drove over two hours to pick you up so

Jessica nearly lost it.

Silverthread Eatery, he'd been the one

an eye, it was as if their last

on, “But women always say the opposite of what they mean-no hard feelings. Whatever we argued about, let's just

time-time that slipped away, irretrievable. Instead of letting it go to

face by conceding

if he refused to let go, she'd never be able to break

"I'll set up a room for you.

throw him out, if he was determined

compromise, Timothy finally

rumpled clothes and led him to one of

the house. The one she used had belonged to her mother.

and hadn't had time to make the bed. Moving efficiently, she took fresh

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