Chapter 101

Dr. Hawards rubbed her forehead in resignation. “This will only make her despise you more tee is mated to someone who behaves so extremely.”

“Yeah.” Drake lowered his sleeve, his expression vacant. “She already told me that she said. Don’t try anything like that again.’ Doctor, doesn’t that prove she still cares about me?”

Dr. Hawards didn’t follow his line of thinking, deftly changing the subject and redirecting Dear’s thongies.

She gently guided him through the session, providing therapeutic support

The treatment that day lasted nearly four hours.

At the conclusion, Dr. Hawards offered sincere advice.

She recommended that Drake gradually distance himself from this relationship and from the person who dominated his thoughts.

Dr. Hawards told Drake he needed to shift his life’s focus and stop directing his attention toward that person

Drake appeared to listen, even nodding vaguely as he left.

In reality, he hadn’t absorbed a single word.

Stay away from Thalia? That was impossible!

Nightfall brought insomnia for Drake.

He was still living in the apartment next to Thalia’s Tribeca flat, but she had moved out.

The night was silent and still.

Drake lay in bed.

The room was unlit, completely dark.

Drake closed his eyes, and Thalia’s face appeared in his mind, over and over.

Suddenly, a hateful figure forced its way into his thoughts.

Asher gave him a taunting smile, then took Thalia’s face in his hands and kissed her passionately.

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“No! Stop!” Drake suddenly shouted. “Don’t touch her! Get away! Get out!”

a madman in the darkness of

scenes of Asher and Thalia together,

please don’t…” Drake curled up on his bed,

had contracted into

her afternoon nap and was feeling rather

a cream–colored fur coat, and went to answer the door in her fluffy slippers.

the housekeeper Mr. Blackwood arranged

a woman approaching fifty, dressed in a black

“Just a moment, please. I should check on this.”

she couldn’t

Blackwood. I’ll wait

dialed Asher’s

for a housekeeper to cook for me?”

fortunately her daughter–in–law has

was momentarily stunned.

remembered Mrs.

and Asher had once taken her to visit

Mrs. Wilson and her son, not this daughter–in–law who

thoughtful, specifically asking Mrs. Wilson’s daughter–in–law to cook

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often notice these

becoming as sweet and tender as candy floss.

understand

politely invited Mrs.

old, and had a

I’ve purchased ingredients for those. What would you like for dinner this evening?” Mary entered carrying two large bags from Whole Foods

smiled. “If Asher recommended them, I’m sure I’ll enjoy everything. I’m not particular–please prepare whatever you think best.”

place! My goodness, everything was quite dear, but all organic and naturally sourced. Should be top quality, very safe to

somewhat familiar in her manner, which Thalia

much, Miss Winters. I wonder if you remember me–I used to hold you when you were little.”

was momentarily

Mary’s comment, she began to recall.

be so formal. Just

then, Thalia it is. Now,

“Just over there.”

Blackwood mentioned he’d be joining us this evening. Would a roast chicken with seasonal vegetables and a butternut squash soup

Thalia nodded. “Perfect.”

Asher instructed his driver

where he had purchased the apartment for Thalia.

of clothes, Asher had arranged for several large suitcases filled with

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