Chapter 19.  Latoya’s eyes were red–rimmed, like a wounded puppy.  “C–bear, my ankle hurts…”  Rosalind moved to step around Christopher.  His hand shot out, clamping onto her wrist.  He yanked…

Chapter 18.  “I don’t want to fight,” Rosalind stated flatly. “Christopher. We’re getting a divorce.”  “No,” he snapped, his brow deeply furrowed. “It’s not what you think.”  Rosalind let out…

Rosalind went straight to grab some fruit from the fridge, arranged it on a platter, and carried it upstairs.  She knocked on the master bedroom door.  “Who is it?”  Rosalind…

“Is that so? How did you two meet?”  Latoya flushed again. “He used to spend money here often. Said he needed jewelry for someone else, but always insisted I try…

“Mr. Benitez,” Rosalind said, “I’ll leave the agreement to you. I’ll contact you once the power of attorney is signed.”  Eugene raised an eyebrow.“Kicking me out?”  “I have an errand…

Chapter 12.  He narrowed his eyes, scanning her fully clothed state. A skeptical eyebrow lifted. “Did  Rosalind gave a cold laugh. “You’re too late. It’s done.”  “What?”  “Mr. Benitez, what…

Eugene glanced at her, a dry chuckle escaping. “Ms. Johansen, I thought you were above material concerns. Just wanted out, clean and fast.”  “What’s mine is mine,” Rosalind countered. “Mr….

Christopher found the whole thing amusing. “You two, my wife and my best friend, why do you bicker like this the moment you’re together?”  Rosalind shrugged.“No idea. Maybe he’s jealous.” …

Chapter 11.  At dinner, Liza served a nourishing chicken soup for Rosalind.  “Mrs. Foret, this is for you,” Liza said, placing a bowl before her.  Then she set a different…

Chapter 10.  “Where did his heart truly lie? Split down the middle? I couldn’t fathom it,” she thought.  “Oh!” Liza suddenly exclaimed, clapping her hands with delight.“Mrs. Foret’s been moody…