Chapter 82  Nicole became even more confused when Hayden walked out with a sketch in hand. To make matters worse, Gloria was nowhere in sight.  The scenario she had imagined…

At 8:00 pm, the rose–covered backyard of the Spencer residence buzzed with life.  Before the banquet began, guests mingled in small groups.  The main topic of every conversation was the…

Chapter 80  1/2  Nicole arched a brow and said, “Hayden’s the one who dealt with the hospital check–in. If you don’t want me here, bring it up with him. Don’t…

Chapter 79  Hayden’s towering figure disappeared through the hospital room’s doorway and didn’t return.  Nicole clenched her fists as she glanced at the card he left behind, refusing to open…

Chapter 78  Jeremiah took the tissue from Nicole’s hand and wiped the stain off her mouth.  He bent down slightly and gently cupped her chin with one hand while she…

Hayden was lost in thought for a long moment. He had to admit that Gloria made sense.  Too much had happened between him and Nicole recently. Ever since she became…

Something about the picture looked different now, but Nicole couldn’t pinpoint what had changed.  When she initially saw it, there was no mole on that finger. She couldn’t have missed…

Chapter 75  Hayden walked into a ward downstairs, his expression grim as he knocked on the door.  “Gloria,” he called.  Gloria had her chin resting in one palm, smiling as…

Hayden stared at the photo and was momentarily stunned.  In the picture, Gloria was seen clinking glasses with a man. The man across from her resembled him, but it clearly…

Chapter 73  Nicole glanced up and locked eyes with Hayden. She froze momentarily as shock coursed through her,  but she didn’t let it show.  She hadn’t anticipated him overhearing her…