You Left Me for Your Secretary, so Why Are You Begging at My Wedding?
“If you don’t want to lie down, at least sit by the bed until I fall asleep. Then you can go crash on the couch.”
Realizing there was no winning this, William finally nodded. “Fine. I’ll grab a chair and sit by your bed until you’re asleep.”
“Good.”
Back in the bedroom, Liz curled up under the blanket while William sat at her bedside, quietly watching her.
After a while, she opened her eyes again. “Nope, still can’t sleep.”
“Then I’ll read to you,” he offered.
He got up, retrieved a novel from the study, and began to read aloud. His voice was low, smooth, and soothing, the kind that could melt through the dark. Before long, Liz’s breathing slowed, soft and even.
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