Chapter 237

The night was still and quiet. The Davies’ car slowly rolled into the manor estate. The three kids piled out, full of energy and laughter. After a good round of playing, they knocked out the second their heads hit the pillows. Jason Davies headed to the master bedroom and found his wife in the walk-in closet. Ruby was just about to change into her loungewear when Jason gently stopped her. “Hold on, let me take another look,” he said softly while wrapping an arm around her waist. His voice was low and tender. “I didn’t get a proper look earlier.” Ruby’s cheeks flushed a soft pink at his words. Jason lifted her onto the gold-trimmed vanity, leaning down to kiss her—starting at her chin, then trailing up to her cheeks, and finally landing on her lips. She trembled slightly and whispered, “Jason.” He replied slowly, unconcerned, his lips moving to the soft spot behind her ear. The affection between them hung heavy in the air. They were husband and wife in every sense, and he didn’t want to