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She perceived his action as an act of cruelty, an unwillingness to offer a ride to a girl in need.

Seated beside Darin, she found herself swathed in guilt, the threads of her actions entwined with an unsteady conscience.

“I realized my necklace was absent as I retired for the night. An oversight during the day led me to believe it may rest at Marcus’ abode. Thus, I ventured forth to retrieve it.” Her explanation wafted through the air, seeking solace in her half-truths.

Darin’s silence hung between them, a testament to his discerning nature. He was no fool, yet he grappled to comprehend Rhea’s persistent attachment, despite the fact that Marcus was now wedded to another.

Darin brought Rhea to a halt in front of her residence. Within the confines of the car, an oppressive atmosphere enveloped them, and the entire journey transpired in a somber silence, punctuated only by the rhythm of the engine’s hum.

“Here you are.” Darin’s voice pierced the silence.

unmoving, her fists clenched tightly as her mind wove intricate plans-strategies that

while?” Rhea’s suggestion lingered,

was an uncharacteristic move on

words

bedroom. Each step felt as though he walked on air, the ambiance

back to Darin, as her hand ventured to the buttons of her collar. Slowly, deliberately, the neckline yielded

you currently engaged in?” A flood of emotions surged within Darin’s being as he bore witness to this captivating tableau, causing him to

to you. Yet, in exchange, I require a favor.” Rhea’s voice held a

incrementally. The prospect of Rhea’s proposition surged through him, igniting a fire of anticipation. Conquering a woman’s body, it was whispered, was the

Marcus, Darin couldn’t help but entertain the notion