“It’s fine.” Sydney glanced at the driver in the rearview mirror and noticed his pale face. “I don’t mind the cold once in a while, but you don’t look well….

Chapter 43  Julian already scheduled two full health check–ups for Agatha every year. No one knew her body better than he did.  Agatha glared at him. “What incompetent doctor? That…

“Mm.” Caleb paused for just a moment before replying gently but firmly, “I have a meeting tomorrow afternoon. I  might be late getting back.”  Sydney’s heart sank. “I see…”  “See…

Caleb avoided Penelope’s gesture and set the box in the empty passenger seat.  “She’s young and has a sweet tooth,” he said. “Aren’t you cutting back on sugar?”  Penelope stared…

Chapter 40  “Get your mistress and all the items you brought out of here. Now!” Alan thundered as he glanced toward the courtyard, his mustache bristling, eyes blazing with fury….

Her question was polite, but Sydney knew Caleb too well. Naturally, he would agree. He often made a show of asking for permission when the outcome had already been decided. …

Chapter 38  Every time Eliana finished using those pungent face masks, she could see her skin grow smoother and brighter. A small  jar lasted her quite a while.  Wealthy housewives…

Illnesses tended to spike in autumn and winter, and Sydney had been seeing patients for three days straight. After this stretch of nonstop appointments, the rush finally began to ease. …

Chapter 36  Sydney usually left food preparation to Nancy and rarely cooked herself. But after learning he had stomach issues, she began waking early every day after his social events…

Chapter 35  Before marrying Caleb, Sydney had asked around, trying to learn who he truly loved, but no one gave her an answer. The young men who seemed familiar were…