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?

fingers, impatient. "I meant you should head home

together. "You're

Her answer

drove over two hours to pick you up so we can spend the holiday together, worked all day, and now, at this

Jessica nearly lost it.

the

selective amnesia? In the blink of an eye, it

the opposite of what they mean-no hard feelings. Whatever we argued about, let's just leave it in the past,

irretrievable. Instead of letting it go to waste, he'd rather swallow his pride

loses face by

strength. In his arms, if he refused to

in, making a gesture. "I'll set up a room for you. Now

to throw him out, if he

compromise, Timothy finally

and led him

The one she used had belonged to her mother.

bed. Moving efficiently, she took fresh

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