A Price to Pay (2)

However, as he looked at her beautiful face, Lennox could sense her displeasure.

"Are you mad?" he asked.

He didn't know Adrienne would come to visit him at work, only for him to be caught with another woman in his office. Lennox was relieved that he chose to push Bree away and wasn't forced into a compromising position by her.

When Adrienne appeared, Lennox's heart jumped to his chest. He was worried that his wife would misunderstand the situation and jump to conclusions. He desperately wanted to explain himself and assure her that there was nothing going on between him and the other woman.

"If our positions were changed and you found me with another man, what would you feel?"

The smile on Adrienne's face remained, but Lennox noticed the coldness and subtle anger in her voice.

"I'll not be upset and would ask you to explain. I trust you, Addie. I don't believe you'll betray me for another man." He answered truthfully.