, every detail remained green in his memory. Her laughter, her touches, the way she kissed him, the way she brought exc

earing a beautiful gown that shone in the bright light of the room.

ped seemed genuine. "Work has been demanding. Y

't want to push it. Her experience over the years in their marriage had also taught her to pick her battles wisely.

ld himself that night with Sabina was a mistake and a moment of weakness that

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phone, her 5-year-old son, Lucas, played around the room. He was the center of her world and the reason why

ly admire from the outside. Yet, there was something about Richard she couldn't explain, and this threw her off balance. Besides be

attention away from her wild thoughts. A mes

to talk.

A part of her wanted to ignore it, to leave that night as nothing more than a memo

Same place.

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e saw Sabrina at the bar, her sexy figure was visible in the club lights. She was dr

" she teased Richar

replied, his voice low

they could have a quiet conversation. As they sat down, she bent

s carefully. "That night... it was a

k. "Mistakes don't usually come w

firmly. "I'm a married man. What happ

g. "Then why are you here, Richard

n why he had to see her again. Maybe it was just his sense of guilt playing

to show up here looking for a thrill. And you would not be the last. But let me make th

jaw tight. "Good. Then we understand each other." He turned to leav

to her with cur

for the first time, she looked unsure

He couldn't believe his ears. "Late?" he

softly. "I took a test th

wasn't part of the plan. The world he built careful

" Richard asked though th

firm voice. "And before

h a mix of anger and desperation. "What do you mean you'r

one of my business. I didn't plan to have sex with you and I'm never going to

't believe this was happening. He wished it was all a dream so he could wake up. H

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room and waiting for him. She looked up from her magazine, her expression

strained. "There's so muc

t longer than usual. "Please don't let it consume yo

le and kissed her on the forehead. "I'll try my best," he