Maureen met his gaze impassively. “Surely Mr. Sutton doesn’t think anyone enjoys remembering when they acted like a desperate suitor?”

Geoffrey stiffened, his food suddenly losing all appeal.

“No one wants to live without dignity forever.”

“Now I believe only those who treat me well deserve my affection.”

“Are you referring to Gareth?”

Geoffrey clenched his chopsticks.

One year engaged. Three years married.

Yet it all paled against some childhood playmate?

Maureen set down her bowl.

“I’m full.”

“Don’t forget your medication, Mr. Sutton.”

Her final words carried pointed emphasis.

Geoffrey had no appetite left; he was already full of anger from her.

Why hadn’t he noticed before how sharp–tongued Maureen was?

Outside, the sky darkened, heavy and oppressive. A thunderclap

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echoed, lightning splitting the gloom.

Maureen checked her phone–eight in the evening.

This was usually when she called Zoe and checked on Jacob.

A tall figure blocked her light. Geoffrey had appeared behind her without warning.

“What are you looking at?”

Maureen snapped her phone shut, turning to face him.

His expression had softened slightly, but his eyes remained piercing.

“Finished eating? Can I leave now?”

“In such a hurry–did Gareth contact you?”

Geoffrey’s tone was deliberate, measured.

in his words: “What do

did he keep bringing

then, Maureen’s

it was Gareth

Her pulse quickened.

remained

get five minutes. Hang up and come straight

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outside with her phone, scanning

“Hello?”

was taken by Geoffrey’s

a thunderclap in Maureen’s ears. She finally understood what Geoffrey had

“What do you mean?

be

he discover

he know Ethan’s

about

Her composure shattered completely..

sudden. She never imagined Geoffrey would uncover Ethan so

panic yet. I’ll handle things here and return

doesn’t know Ethan’s background. Even if he did, the child

Maureen couldn’t steady her

her face

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still shook when

the downpour until the cold rain numbed her

back to

a glass of wine in his

say

her drenched form, taking in her

told her about the

his drink in one gulp, carelessly set the glass aside, then grabbed a towel and

get out of the

did you even survive abroad

as he spoke, wiping

couldn’t believe

here he was, doing exactly

her hands clenched tightly at her sides. “Where did you take my

thin lips

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eyes reddening. “Give

Geoffrey’s hand stilled.

I have

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