Let's Pretend (book 1)
Chatting with her was Captain Wilkes.
Without being able to help it, a stab of pain tore through William’s heart. When his wife laughed, the invisible knife in William’s chest twisted. He breathed slow, calming his heart. Mercedes needed to act this way. They must not make the captain suspicious, especially now.
William forced a laugh. “It doesn’t appear she has gone back to Captain Wilkes. It looks like she is having a friendly conversation.”
“If you keep telling yourself that, perhaps you will believe it.”
William fisted his hands, feeling the urge to punch his business partner in the face. “I must say, Kennedy, the green monster of jealousy has taken hold of you again.” He shook his head.
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