s usually en

Madd

ke torture because it was with a husb

and smiled but their polite expressions barely masked th

hs," someone among

at best," another

voice, which sounded amused, c

knuckled as well but neither of them spoke as Nate helped Maddie into the car which was o

door shut, the sile

er with legs spread and fingers drumming against the leather armrest as the car drove on. The tension in the c

ed and broke the sile

lled back against the seat.

him as she said coolly, "Did you drink before or after you

xpression was as cold as ice.

ve a lot of

orner of his lips at th

passing scenery until the car finally slow

she took in the estate that be

s stu

sophistication and ancient charm with its grand archways and floor-to-ceiling windows. There was a founta

surface reflecting the moonlight like a sheet of silver. A manicured garden surrounded

o there was no way she could do that-but she did all

ruined it

driver parked. "This isn't a home for you. It's

mile. "You should embroider that on

f the car as the staff in the mansion li

ked against the marble steps as she did so. The staff-several maids, cook

, Mrs. B

in a rude tone, "She's not here for a tour so

scurried to obey his orders. Maddie pursed her lips and glare

se the

r

ck as he turned away and walked t

*

ssive when she stepped in

. There was a fireplace which crackled in one corner and a seating area with plush chairs near a window that over

e been exciti

she stood there while she watched the man ser

who despised her and shar

ite bathroom. The large soaking tub looked inviting so she filled it with

e frowned at the thought as it sud

ught-Nate had made it clear that this

l, she w

tried to read in bed but her eyes kept darting to the

assed. Th

was her husband

ouldn't even be in the same house wi

have bothered her,

d turn off the lights when

it though, it swung open and

ent of whiskey filled the room. Nate's tie was loosened, his suit jack

e you serious right now?" She ask

t her as he kicked o

glared at him. "You got d

t pulling his clothes."Trust me, sweetheart,

into fists. "You did

ed onto his side of the

le her nails bit into her

ble. So imposs

to his stomach and let out a heavy s

ix of disgust and something

hat was aki

t, her husband had drunkenly passe

solutely