Chapter 319

The atmosphere was tense, to say the least.

Yates, stuck between the two men, felt the awkwardness settle on his shoulders like a heavy coat.

Thankfully, the arrival of the waiter with their food offered a brief reprieve, breaking the uncomfortable silence.

"Let's eat," Yates suggested, trying to sound upbeat.

Neither of the other men moved even a muscle.

They hadn't come here for the meal, and it was obvious.

Yates glanced at Timothy, then at Vince. He had no idea what had transpired the night before, so he assumed Vince was at fault-coveting Timothy's wife,

perhaps. Hoping to smooth things over, Yates shot Vince a discreet look, urging him to say something, to take the first step.

They were friends, after all. In Yates's mind, no matter how big the problem, it could be talked down, brushed aside, and life would move on.

But Vince didn't even acknowledge him.

Instead, it was Timothy who spoke first. "Where is she?"

Yates stared at Timothy, startled.

earth

"Aren't you supposed to

but left no record of her

let's not make this

him off. "It's all right. I was the one who made the mistake."

Timothy's wife, yet Timothy wasn't even angry. He was actually

things, this will only get messier. Please, just tell me

stabbed him in the back, Timothy didn't seem

genuinely believed he was in

wouldn't be angry.

night wasn't

had things spiraled so far out of control? Maybe it had just been

her too much...

you honestly think she'll ever

advice?

"Would you just listen for

hand, signaling Yates

on Vince. "I'm not getting a

up to you

usually carried a hint of a smile, was stone-cold

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