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Geoffrey bundled her into the car and signaled the driver to depart.

Rain fell late into the night, carrying a wintry bite through the

darkness.

Shivering in her thin clothes, Maureen huddled away from the chill until Geoffrey pulled her firmly against his warmth.

Summer hadn’t even ended–why was she so sensitive to cold?

Resting her head against his solid shoulder, the delayed effects of alcohol merged with rising resentment. “Geoffrey,” she murmured, “I suddenly remembered our wedding day.”

Ilis arms stiffened around her.

Iler whisper filled the space: “Other brides were carried out of the car. Only I walked out alone.”

A bitter tightness seized his chest. “You remember such details remarkably well.”

Maureen remained eerily calm, her eyes reflecting nothing but self- mockery.

“Maybe people only remember the bad in others…”

Geoffrey unconsciously tightened his grip around her arm.

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“You’re drunk.”

“I’m not drunk. I’m perfectly sober.”

Maureen tilted her head to gaze at Geoffrey’s sharp jawline. “You’re an exceptional man, but not a good husband. I hope someday you’ll let go of your prejudice against me and set me free. Maybe then we could be friends.”

Friends?

Just two months ago, she’d been flirting with him. Now drunk, she wanted to be friends?

Guess liquor really loosens the tongue.

Geoffrey’s throat tightened inexplicably, remembering her confession back in university days.

IIc’d said they could be friends.

It’s possession. If you won’t be

be mine, I’d rather pretend

grew heavier. Staring into the pitch–black night outside the car window, the corners

us to be

He lowered his voice.

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Maureen nodded. “Mm.”

you’re willing to let Steven and me go, willing to let bygones

his arms around her:

could people who’d been married ever be

she insisted on leaving, it would only happen over his dead

completely as she gave a bitter smile. “If I’d known you

If I’d known–again!

she regretted marrying

He didn’t respond.

car raced through the night, silence

felt dizzy, her cheeks

to check her temperature, but she flinched away before his fingers touched

he ignored her resistance and pressed his palm firmly against

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“Enjoy drinking so much?”

He asked knowingly.

“When can I

he’ll be terrified

depends on

Geoffrey stated.

looked lost. “What

dodge, watching his hand land on

asking, “Geoffrey,

“What?”

you fallen

enunciated each word

wouldn’t

hand froze, then swiftly

his

“Of course not.”

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