Damaged Goods

"I'm a bit surprised you put so much faith in him considering what he's like but I'm sure he could find you a lawyer. Would you like me to talk to him for you?" Keeley asked.

Alice stifled a laugh. "Are you insulting your husband?"

She chuckled slightly as she readjusted her grip on her baby. "I only meant that he's hard to get close to. Doesn't exactly give off vibes that scream 'trust me.' Most people are afraid of him."

Her analysis was spot on but Alice was a bit surprised that she wasn't wearing rose-colored glasses and could accurately pinpoint what Aaron was like. Most women in love only saw the good things about their significant other.

Goodness knows she had been like that about Brock until it was too late and she felt stuck. Honestly, she should have divorced him years ago. Or flat out refused to marry him in the first place.

"You're not," Alice pointed out.

"Not now but I was in high school. He's mellowed a lot since then."