Chapter 5 “Mrs. Melendez…” Adrienne had already stepped into the rain. When she gave Garrett her first time at eighteen, she had imagined their future. She never thought that at twenty–six, everything would be in ruins. Letting him go felt like tearing out half of herself. But she really didn’t want him anymore. When she … Read more
Chapter 4 Garrett’s gaze dropped from the computer to her suitcase. His throat burned, scorching all the way from his throat to his stomach. He let out a cold laugh. His mocking voice was sharp and cruel. “Bringing so little? What, planning to come back every so often to get the rest? Adrienne, did you … Read more
Chapter 3 Everyone else had already left in their cars. Adrienne had taken a cab to get here, and now she was the last one remaining. A black Rolls–Royce cut through the rain and stopped in front of her. The window rolled down, revealing Jared Hinton’s face. He was Garrett’s assistant. “Mrs. Melendez, please get … Read more
Chapter 2 He had picked Bethany’s. Adrienne stared, frozen, as the scarf she spent two months knitting drowned in wine. The color drained from her face, and her heart felt like it had been dipped in ice. Bethany sighed and took Adrienne’s arm as if she were trying to comfort her. “Don’t be upset, Adrienne. … Read more
Chapter 1 Adrienne Norton arrived at her husband’s birthday banquet, panting, only to be told that it was over. “Ms. Norton, what are you doing here? The birthday party is already over.” The person at the door clearly hadn’t expected her to show up, their tone full of surprise. It was her husband’s birthday dinner, … Read more