The senator’s voice droned on like a distant hum as Emily stood beside Richard, her hands clasped in front of her, her mask firmly in place. She nodded when she needed to, smiled when the moment called for it, and pretended, always pretended that she was the picture of a perfect wife.But her mind was still on the balcony.On Alex.On what he said.On the way he looked at her as if he could see every part of her she tried to hide.“Emily.”Richard’s voice cut into her drifting thoughts.She blinked. “Yes?”“You’re distracted,” he said, low enough that only she could hear.“I’m just tired,” she answered, keeping her tone soft, careful.“Then excuse yourself earlier,” Richard said, his eyes still on the senator, his smile polite and cold. “Disappearing without informing me makes you look irresponsible. It makes people wonder.”Wonder about what? Emily thought, but she kept her lips pressed shut.Richard’s grip on her back light but firm guided her forward. She moved with him, but her t
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