Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Skyler could feel it. When he walked in, Grace's grip on his hand tightened involuntarily.

Curtis rose from his chair and approached Skyler. "I've always stayed out of your personal affairs with her. If you're willing to be used by her, that's your choice. But don't involve me in it, and honestly, I couldn't give a hoot. You know my line in the sand."

Skyler was well aware.

Curtis might not care much about most things, but when it came to Leanne, he wouldn't tolerate a speck of dust in his eyes.

"Handle it yourself."

Curtis left him some dignity, grabbed his coat, took Leanne by the hand, and patted Skyler on the shoulder before leaving. "Take care of yourself."

His gesture was casual but felt immensely heavy on Skyler's shoulder.

Still not having had her fill of the drama, Joy lingered, unwilling to leave. Before the door closed, she heard Skyler ask.

idea to bring Xenia to Curtis' dinner

past the person behind him, and he smiled, "Mr. Nelson, if you're asking this question, you already know the

was cut off as the

Back in the room,

wanted to say something, but Skyler didn't

with her... with

dare to pull any stunts at his dinner party. A simple musical performance turned

to the involved parties was a deadly challenge

Ms. Davis with a few favors. That Hot Spring Hotel down by Echo Summit, I helped her secure the land." Skyler suddenly laughed. "When you first wanted to open

ask him for

know how many rumors I've heard over the years? But I chose to

ruin their

utterly devoted. She kept him on a string, accepting his gifts, taking advantage of his kindness, but never agreeing to a date. Because she knew the benefits that she reaped at the moment were

held the reins, nodding at the right moment, but she hadn't expected that Skyler would introduce her to his friend the next day, and she met Curtis, whose family background, appearance, and demeanor overshadowed