The Great Escape
Eric carefully cut my lamb chop into bite-sized pieces before continuing, "She's just a pet that I have to alleviate the boredom. Alison is the only one I love. But watch your mouths, everyone. Don't blame me for getting nasty if any of you bring this up to Alison."
Eric's warning gaze swept across the crowd.
There was a brief silence before someone, unable to hold back their curiosity, asked, "Eric, since Alison can't hear and won't know about your affair, have you and that maid ever… in your home?"
He left the sentence unfinished, leaving plenty of room for imagination.
Eric chuckled. "Of course. It's… thrilling."
The banquet hall erupted into thunderous applause, with people giving him ho