After a long pause, Tessa finally answered, "Pretty good."Benedict didn't say anything else.The car was dim and quiet.He turned his head to look at her. Her eyes were closed, her face relaxed, as if unguarded, but he knew better. She just didn't care.To her, he was nothing more than an insignificant figure from the past. Over the years, she'd been busy studying, building her career, and taking care of her child. She'd probably thought of him only a handful of times, if that.But he couldn't bring himself to ask. Even hearing her say, "Mr. Frey, long time no see," felt like a favor he didn't deserve.From across the lot, headlights cut through the dark, casting a pale glow across her face. The light outlined her features. She was still stunning, but the softness of her youth had been replaced by a poised, mature kind of beauty. Now, she looked composed and self-possessed, the kind of woman who'd learned restraint.Without thinking, he murmured, "I thought you would end up li
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