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.

and said, "I know you were joking. No need to feel

time they returned to the hotel in Crestwood, it was nearly 1:00

home and rest. When we're back in Sunvale tomorrow, I'll help you get fitted for glasses."

Josephine smiled. "Goodnight."

The warmth of the simple phrase lingered, and she waved

was, watching her until she disappeared into

sleep eluded

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

another

her fatigue, she called Nadine. The first and second attempt went unanswered with growing frustration, she called a third

before, yet now she

Josephine dialed Zayn next.

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