Velvet Lies And Hidden Desires

rare spark that reminded Richard of the woman he'd married. "Darling, I have some news," she said, her voice bubbling over. "I've been asked

t dread at the thought of her absence. "That's incredible, Emily. I'm s

could help Richard with the charity auction while I'm gone. It's our bigge

siasm genuine. "Of cours

-her organizational skills and creativity were unmatched-but it also meant navigating the feelings he'd been trying to

undercurrent in his tone. "I