The Argument

But it was precisely that word, "husband," that made Damien Sterling even more certain that Riley Turner was not his wife—or at least not the woman he loved. Hearing those two words come out of her mouth sent a shiver down his spine. If you truly love someone, hearing such an intimate term should bring comfort.

"It looks like you're busy. I'll be going now," Emma Hart said, trying to hide the discomfort she felt. Seeing another woman holding the hand of the man she loved most, and calling him so affectionately, was unbearable.

"Sit down, let's have a proper talk," Damien Sterling said softly to Emma Hart, a stark contrast to his earlier coldness.