Chapter Sixty-One

As the first light of a new day crept into the room, Catherine slowly raised her eyelids and then frowned as she noticed that Rome's side of the bed was empty.

 

When Catherine heard the sound of rushing water, she got up from the bed and headed into the bathroom.

 

The moment Rome heard the door open, he pulled his shirt-sleeve over the plaster on his arm, turned around, and stared back at her as his face softened into a smile.

 

"Good morning, babe," Rome said, noticing the way she was suspiciously staring at him.

 

"Did something happen at the meeting?" Catherine asked, hoping for the truth this time.

 

"No. It went well."

 

"Oh, okay."

 

Without uttering another word to Rome, Catherine walked out of the bathroom, ignoring him when he called out, "Are you okay, babe!?"

 

"What's wrong with her?" Rome mumbled when Catherine slammed the door shut. "Did I forget so