Rented Husband
Her face went through a series of expressions, confusion, recognition, disbelief.
"It's been quite a while, Pretzel." Adrian's tone was cool, measured, utterly devoid of warmth. He didn't smile. He didn't offer congratulations. He just stood there, tall and imposing, his eyes fixed on her with barely concealed contempt.
Her eyes flickered between us, widening as the realization hit.
"Adrian is your new boyfriend?" She laughed, a sharp, brittle sound that echoed through the hall.
"I should have thought of it. Who else would accept you if not for this pathetic being? Who else would be desperate enough to"