Everyone says Clifford Jones loves Tessa Turner like she's the center of his universe. He chases after her for ten years and dotes on her for as long as that. His heart aches for her even when he sees her frowning.But even someone like Clifford makes mistakes. He betrays Tessa three whole times.The first time, he's drugged at a business event by a rival and ends up spending the night with a young college student, Tania Evans.The day Tessa asks for a divorce, he sends Tania overseas the very same night and stands outside Tessa's apartment in the pouring rain for three days and nights.He says, "Tess, I messed up. Please just forgive me this once."Tessa looks at his worn-out face, and her heart softens.