Chapter 82

Chapter 82

Ethan's earlier restraint and consideration seemed to give Josephine an unexpected

h the weight of her frustrations seeking release.

she found herself blurting out an invitation before she had time to think it louise of security, Coupled with t

Gripping the steering wheel tightly, Ethan hesitated. "I-"

Before he could finish, Josephine cut him off. "I was jolong."

Regret surged through her almost immediately. She had just finalized her divorce, and now she was inviting a single man-a dangerously attractive one-for a late-night drink. She couldn't shake the feeling that her decision was utterly reckless. Josephine bit her lip in frustration, chastising herself silently.

he noticed her flushed cheeks. He smiled and said, "I know you were joking.

to the hotel in Crestwood, it

apologetic look. "Sorry to keep you out so late. You should head home and rest. When we're back in Sunvale tomorrow, I'll help you get fitted for glasses." "Sure. Goodnight,"

Josephine smiled. "Goodnight."

long time since anyone had said that to her. The warmth of

watching her until

sleep eluded

was already booked, she had no choice but to drag herself

as she stifled another yawn, dragging her luggage downstairs with sluggish

returned to the villa at to do am, her patience had frayed. Suppressing her fatigue, she called Nadine. The first and second attempt went unanswered with growing frustration, she called a third time. An automated voice informed her coldly, "The number you have dialed is switched off." Her fury boiled over, causing her temples to

just the night before, yet now she was

Josephine dialed Zayn next.

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