Chapter 44

Linda took a sip of milk, leaving a small milk mustache on her upper lip.

William reached for a napkin and gently wiped it off for her.

Linda's heart sank. Memories of their days living together in their apartment rushed back.

She used to wipe his mouth like that once, but he had turned away abruptly and told her it made him feel sick. She never tried again after that.

"William, don't you think this is pointless?" Linda felt helpless.

"No, not at all. I'm more than happy to spend my time with my wife," William replied, unfazed.

"Mr. Wilson, I'm not your wife," Linda retorted.

"That's only a matter of time. I believe you'll come back to me," William said confidently.

"That's impossible. It will never happen," Linda said firmly.

She grabbed her bag and stood up. As she walked away, William followed her without hesitation.

they stepped into the elevator, she didn't bother to speak.

when did you start enjoying being a

I love being close to my

at a loss for how to communicate

cab, William followed suit. Linda told

Glancing at the good-looking pair in the back seat, the driver couldn't help but ask, "Are you two on your

driver gave William a significant

"Thanks, I appreciate it."

simply closed her

they arrived at Sycamore Lane, William paid double the fare and

of Aventis. The place was full of historical

the marks

searched for the house number using the picture Martin had sent her. The house numbers were

the number?" William

Chapter 44

Linda replied, squinting at the

hand and led her straight to the

number above. "Here."

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