m her crocodile clutch and began to powder her nose, studying her ow

her voice sharp and clear in the quiet room.

ction staring back at her, cold and

nderstand your position. Caden married you as a matter of unfortunate business. Do not imagine for a s

voice was steady, but her fingers gripped th

op being a distraction. Caden is under immense pressure with the group's Euro

whisper. "And one more thing. Watch your belly. The Moran hei

blow. She stumbled back a half-step,

ok so frightened. I'm merely offering a reminder. Caden's grandfather is des

to Adela, it felt like a surg

out of the restroom, leaving Adela in a wak

th had been drained from her body. Everyone in this family

composure returned, then forced herse

door. "Mrs. Moran, Mr. Moran is waiting f

followed the assistant through the c

ee Caden standing before the massive window, his back to

topping just inside the door

n his deep blue eyes. "Tomorrow, you

t of returning to that other suf

o retreat. "Because your father called me. He invited us for

an invitation, it's a performance. He just wants

Caden said flatly. "But I need

r?" Adela w

me again this morning, pushing for an heir. He believes that maintaining a harmonious relations

be the good wife in the Moran house and the good daught

," she said, her vo

n them, his hand shooting out to grab her wrist. "You don't hav

efiantly. "My duty? To play-act for your fam

It seems the lesson from this morning was

s eyes, and the last of her fight drained a

e," she whispered, the wo