Chapter 16

Chapter Sixteen

Are you jealous, Beauty?

I can’t stop grinning when you leave the restaurant with your husband.

Normally, I don’t behave that way—I’ve never felt the need to prove anything to anyone—but when I saw the scowl on your face, I knew you were wishing ill upon me, or rather, my companion. You’re jealous, Beauty…

But I’m sitting here because of you. I’ve had to distract myself with other women for days because I can’t get you out of my head. And you, of all people, are jealous…

I meant what I said in the changing room. I wanted to let you go. You’re not ready to cheat on your husband, let alone leave him for me, and I can understand that. Because I’m not the type of man to destroy a relationship or a family. But you are… different , Beauty.

You are so different that, after you left, I decided we should probably reconsider our decision after all. And now, only one question remains: Who has more staying power, Beauty…