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.

his words: “What do

he keep bringing

then, Maureen’s phone

glance confirmed it was Gareth

Her pulse quickened.

remained

minutes. Hang up and

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her phone, scanning for people and cameras before

“Hello?”

taken by Geoffrey’s

a thunderclap in Maureen’s ears.

“What do you mean?

could Ethan be taken by

did he discover

he know Ethan’s true

about

Her composure shattered completely..

never imagined Geoffrey would

handle things here and

calm. Geoffrey likely doesn’t know Ethan’s background. Even if he did, the child is his–he’d never harm his own flesh and blood. Don’t

Maureen couldn’t steady her

her

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when she ended

the downpour until the cold rain numbed

walked back

slender nearby, swirling a glass of wine in

I say five

gaze swept over her drenched form, taking

told her about the

gulp, carelessly set the glass aside, then grabbed a towel and walked over to

get

even

darkened as he spoke, wiping her

couldn’t believe

was, doing exactly

face was pale, her hands clenched tightly at her

thin lips

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down completely, her eyes reddening. “Give him back

Geoffrey’s hand stilled.

I do, I

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