Chapter 30: When Did You Come In?

    “You want to take it off again?” he asked. “After everything you said last night?” “No,” she said. “I didn’t mean it like that. I just think it will draw a lot of attention.” His eyes narrowed, “Isn’t that the point? Anyone who looks at you will know you’re married.” She rolled her eyes, “You saw where my stepmother lives. Do you think I can walk around a neighborhood like that with a five Karat diamond on my finger? It’s not safe.” He pursed his lips and stared at her in thought, “Do you plan to spend more time in that neighborhood?” She nodded, “I’d like to.” “Well, you’ll go accompanied by a security team,” he said. “It’s a dangerous area.” She bit her tongue and stared down at the croissant on her plate. She didn’t want his security teams following her around—it was impossible to have any kind of real privacy or freedom if his men were watching and reporting on her every move. She twisted the ring on her finger, feeling the weight of the diamond. She sighed and looked at his ri