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.

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

hotel in

"Sorry to keep you out so late. You should head home and rest. When

Josephine smiled. "Goodnight."

had said that to her. The warmth of the simple phrase lingered, and she

watching her until she disappeared into

night, sleep eluded

Since her moning flight was already booked, she had

weighed heavily on her as she stifled another yawn, dragging her luggage downstairs

on the plane. By the time she 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

readily agreed just the night before, yet now she was dodging her

Josephine dialed Zayn next.

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